The Era of Connecting --- Producers, Exhibitors, Audiences
No lasting achievement is possible without a vision, and no dream can become real without action and responsibility---William Butler Yeats
For more than 25 years, the founders of GMT have been consistent with their vision, mission and loyalty to one another. We’ve found that connecting is better. Connecting with many producers, industry experts and involving the audience, as well, for their support. Connection seeks complementary partnerships and long-term support. As Dr. Joel Hunter says, “in this era of connecting, connection realizes the purpose of our relationships with others and it’s a way of giving to others to elevate who we are. What we do with others will increase our impact and how we connect with others will complete us.” In these endeavors, our ultimate connection is with the audience and their satisfaction of our products.
Bill Barber, Principal and Co-founder of GMT Releasing
Barber was with United Artists Theatres for 15 years and served as director of Advertising and Publicity and later as Vice President and General Manager of Operations. He was with MGM Pictures as booker and film salesman and with World Wide Pictures as coordinator during several of their four-wall releases. Read more about the President of GMTReleasing.
John Germaine, Principal and Co-Founder of GMT Releasing
Mr. Germaine has extensive executive corporate experience. He has served as a strategic marketing specialist to GMT Studios since 1987 and has contributed to the continued growth. Mr. Germaine worked as an Associate Producer on "James Dean American Legend" and is developing innovative marketing plans and licensing programs for the upcoming feature film. Mr. Germaine is an integral part of the company's strategic positioning and is the fiduciary liaison between film production, distribution revenues and investors.
Alan Hauge, Principal and Co-Founder of GMT Releasing
Alan is the CEO of GMT Studios which opened in 1981 that specializes in motion picture, television and commercial production whose clients include many of Hollywood’s elite like Mel Gibson, Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg. Alan entered production 30 years ago as the Producer and Director of "The Late Great Planet Earth" based on the best selling book of the 1970’s according to the New York Times. A book that has sold more than 45 million copies to date. His recent credits include a 90 minute cable special: "James Dean American Legend".
Alan is also a screenwriter and his most recent is "Divided Roads", based on the book by Ned Mansour, who served as the worldwide President of Mattel Toys for more than 20 years.