Lauren Concar is a visionary leader, filmmaker, and production specialist with a passion for storytelling that spans over two decades. As the Executive Director of the Garden State Film Festival (GSFF), she has played a pivotal role in shaping the festival into one of the premier events in the Tri-State area.

Community & cultural activist, filmmaker, visionary & heroic leader extraordinaire. A producer, director, editor, tireless champion of the arts in New Jersey, fearless leader, relentless fundraiser for numerous causes, & recipient of prestigious awards, Lauren’s trove of accomplishments is as big as her heart. 

Lauren's work has been showcased in major international media outlets such as Variety, Vogue Global Network/Condé Nast, People Magazine, Deadline, IndieWire, ET Canada, News Entertainment and others.  As a filmmaker with a long, passionate history in the TV & Film industry, Lauren has written, executive produced, directed & edited award winning content for Bloomberg, SAG-AFTRA & other  clients.

Lauren's journey in the world of film and television began in the as a child while watching Turner Classic and discovered her love for the magic of visual storytelling. Since then, she has dedicated herself to honing her craft and pushing the boundaries of creativity in both film and television.