Hilary Hart
Toronto,ON
Summary
Motivated Director of Distribution and Acquisitions who thrives in a team-oriented setting, with a wealth of experience in the Canadian entertainment industry always seeking to continue to broaden, develop, and improve my skills and education.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-President
Game Theory Films
06.2018 - Current
- Responsible for all acquisitions - attending film festivals, meeting with filmmakers and assessing market potential
- Plans and executes release strategies
- Domestic sales
- Liaising with industry partners
Associate
Meridian Artists Inc.
03.2016 - 05.2018
- Reviewed and coordinated client contracts, including but not limited to Development Agreements, Option Agreements, Writers Guild Contracts, Directors Guild Contracts
- Client Recruitment, via community engagement and the review of script submissions
- Interviewed and managed interns
- Handled invoicing and cheque processing on behalf of clients
- Tracked industry data (development and production)
- Scheduling for clients and agents, review of client material
Assistant
Meridian Artists Inc.
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Scheduling and coordination for agency founder Glenn Cockburn
- Tracked industry data and reviewed material
- Implementation of special projects
Administrative Assistant, Receptionist
Canadian Film Centre
03.2013 - 12.2016
- Maintained daily operations of the CFC, including overseeing room bookings and scheduling, coordinated all outgoing and incoming courier deliveries, answering the telephone and relaying messages
- Handling of festival submissions
- Substituted for Executive Assistant to the CEO Slawko Klymkiw
- Produced monthly invoices for various expenses
- Liaises with external guests as well as all levels of internal staff
Associate Producer
The Seventh Art
12.2012 - 11.2015
- Coordinated the Live Director's Series which brought important filmmakers to Toronto to screen and discuss their works, guests included Whit Stillman, Paul Schrader and Don McKellar
Development Intern
Canadian Film Centre
10.2012 - 03.2013
- Coordinated and assisted in the execution of CFC events, including tracking event information before, during, and after the event itself
- Solicited and secured donations from 3rd parties for CFC fundraising purposes
- Trained and managed volunteers, most notably for the CFC 25th anniversary gala and auction
Documentary Coordinator Intern
Ouat Media
02.2012 - 05.2012
- Handled aspects of distribution including coordinating and overseeing the schedules of senior staff members, filing expense reports, sending and tracking invitations for various festivals, making and sending DVD screeners to various buyers
- Handled social media including Facebook, Twitter and Hootsuite
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Film Studies
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NSOsgoode Certificate in Entertainment Law -
Osgoode Hall Law School
Toronto, ON2018
Skills
- Efficient in Computer Programs including Microsoft Excel, Adobe Suite, In Entertainment
- Works well independently and in groups
- Excellent research skills
- Fast learning
- Organized
- Inquisitive
Websites
Affiliations
Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television, Women in Film and
Television
Languages
Timeline
Co-President
Game Theory Films
06.2018 - Current
Associate
Meridian Artists Inc.
03.2016 - 05.2018
Assistant
Meridian Artists Inc.
01.2015 - 03.2016
Administrative Assistant, Receptionist
Canadian Film Centre
03.2013 - 12.2016
Associate Producer
The Seventh Art
12.2012 - 11.2015
Development Intern
Canadian Film Centre
10.2012 - 03.2013
Documentary Coordinator Intern
Ouat Media
02.2012 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Film Studies
Dalhousie University
Osgoode Certificate in Entertainment Law -
Osgoode Hall Law School
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