Gary Springer is an accomplished entertainment publicist with a diverse range of expertise in representing film, theatre, and events. His company has a significant presence in the industry, handling the representation and distribution of independent and foreign films at various festivals in the US and abroad, as well as in New York and nationally. In addition to sales and distribution, Gary's company also provides awards consulting services.
Gary's impressive career has seen him represent multiple film festivals both domestically and internationally. His extensive experience in the entertainment industry has also led him to represent over 25 Broadway shows, as well as numerous off-Broadway productions and companies.
Gary's first career path was that of an actor, with notable film appearances in "Dog Day Afternoon," "Jaws 2," "Small Circle of Friends," and "Law and Disorder." Furthermore, he is the international press consultant to the Monaco-based International Emerging Film Talent Association.
Gary's involvement in the entertainment industry is deeply rooted in his family's history. His mother, June, was a talented Broadway singer who performed under the stage name Monica Lane and was a headliner at the famous Latin Quarter in New York City for many years. His father, John, was a renowned entertainment public relations representative who represented a wide range of notable figures, including Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, Henry Fonda, Marilyn Monroe, Tony Randall, Paul Newman, Louise Brooks, Lillian Gish, Montgomery Clift, Gary Cooper, Marlene Dietrich, Robert Preston, Bette Davis, Liv Ullmann, Yves Montand, Sir Michael Redgrave, Lana Turner, Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, Peter O'Toole, and many others.
Gary's father's impressive client list also included some of the most iconic films in history, such as "Bonnie & Clyde," "Catch 22," "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf," "Midnight Cowboy," "Z," "Monty Python & The Holy Grail," "Marlene," "Tess," and many others. His father's work also extended to Broadway productions, special events, film festivals, and much more.