Marty Gross

Marty Gross, born on May twenty-eighth, nineteen forty-eight, is a distinguished Canadian film director and consulting producer. With a career spanning several decades, he has made significant contributions to the world of film, particularly in the realm of Japanese art and culture.

In nineteen seventy-five, he founded Marty Gross Film Productions, Inc., which has since become a pivotal entity in managing one of the most comprehensive websites dedicated to films that explore Japanese cultural and historical subjects. His expertise extends across North America, Europe, and Asia, where he collaborates with various companies to promote the rich tapestry of Japanese cinema.

Since nineteen seventy-four, Gross has produced and directed a variety of films, including notable works such as 'As We Are,' 'Potters at Work,' and 'The Lovers’ Exile.' His dedication to preserving the art of Japanese filmmaking is evident in his restoration of archival films, including 'The Leach Pottery' and 'Maskiko Village Pottery, Japan nineteen thirty-seven.'

In addition to his film work, Gross has conducted numerous interviews, produced documentaries, and coordinated the publication of books that delve into the history of Japanese cinema, further solidifying his role as a key figure in this field.