Gary Springer is a renowned entertainment publicist with a diverse range of expertise, representing film, theatre, and events across the globe. His company excels in promoting independent and foreign films at prestigious festivals in the United States and abroad, as well as securing national releases in New York and beyond.
Gary's impressive portfolio includes sales, distribution, and awards consulting for multiple film festivals in the US and internationally. He has had the privilege of representing over 25 Broadway shows, numerous off-Broadway productions, and companies, solidifying his reputation as a go-to expert in the industry.
Gary's early career was marked by a successful stint as an actor, with notable film appearances in "Dog Day Afternoon," "Jaws 2," "Small Circle of Friends," and "Law and Disorder." Today, he serves as the international press consultant to the Monaco-based International Emerging Film Talent Association, and is a voting member of the Academy Awards.
Born and raised in New York, Gary comes from a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry. His mother, June, was a talented Broadway singer who headlined at the famous Latin Quarter in NYC under the stage name Monica Lane. His father, John, was a leading entertainment PR representative, boasting an impressive client roster that included 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 more.
Gary's father represented a wide range of iconic films, including "Bonnie & Clyde," "Catch 22," "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf," "Midnight Cowboy," "Z," "Monty Python & The Holy Grail," "Marlene," and "Tess," to name just a few. His extensive portfolio also includes numerous Broadway productions, special events, film festivals, and more, cementing his family's legacy as a driving force in the entertainment industry.