Gersh Announces Company Wide Promotions Including Lit Agent Eric Garfinkel To Partner
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: Gersh recently made a number of promotions across the company which include upping Eric Garfinkel, who is co-head of Gersh’s Motion Picture Lit Department, to partner. “Eric is a very effective leader in our Motion Picture Lit Department,” said David Gersh. “I have been very impressed with his positive energy and laser focus on what is practical and how we can work together as a team to accomplish our goals.
He is incredibly efficient in working with our clients and putting their films together while building a great business and helping to mentor our newer agents.”Emily Herrmann, Josh Brandis, Catherine Barnes, Rachel Mangione, Casey Larkin, and Jessica Sabanos.
Gersh has also promoted six assistants working on both coasts to Coordinators, including Jimmy Cheng (Feature Lit), Alana Duthie (Feature Lit), Walker Harris (Production), Nathan Howard (Talent), Sam Putzer (Comedy) and Danielle Szyperek (TV).“The promotions we are announcing today reflect Gersh’s commitment to recognizing and rewarding the incredible talents within our agency,” said Leslie Siebert. “Emily Josh, Catherine, Rachel Casey, and Jessica have worked tirelessly, and their work has been outstanding.
We look forward to seeing their contributions and continued success.Garfinkel previously served as as an Agent in Gersh’s Motion Picture Literary department since 2007, Eric is now a Partner.
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