Sajmun Sachdev
Montreal,QC
Summary
Dynamic Marketing and Communications Manager with strong VFX/Animation background and expertise in copywriting and project management. Talent for devising creative strategies and spearheading film and awards campaigns.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing & Communications Manager
DNEG Animation
Montreal, QC
04.2021 - Current
- Developed innovative marketing and PR strategies to promote shows, talent, and technology.
- Produced marketing and PR assets including show reels, awards reels, digital media content, images, and filmed interviews.
- Cultivated relationships with journalists, conference/film festival organizers, key clients and their marketing teams.
- Communicated with media, handled press inquiries.
- Created press kits, written statements, and articles for a variety of online and offline outlets.
- Managed submissions for industry awards.
- Organized key-note speaker slots for artists and executives at film events and conferences.
Writer
Freelance
Montreal, QC
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Recipient of a Canadian Online Publishing Award
- Composed original written material for various types of publications and submitted for approval by editor or publisher.
- Key clients included the Huffington Post, Globe and Mail, Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, enRoute, and more.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Developed copy while maintaining brand voice and adhering to legal requirements.
- Wrote advertising material for use by publication or internet media to promote sale of goods and services.
- Wrote and proofread blog and social media posts, website copy and articles.
Creative Development Production Manager
Cinesite
Montreal, QC
03.2017 - 09.2019
- Created streamlined pre-production schedules for animated features The Addams Family, Riverdance, The Star, Fearless and Extinct.
- Assisted producers in developing project budgets and management of pre-production costs.
- Drove daily client-facing activities with effective communication and leadership.
- Streamlined operational processes and workflow to increase efficiency of team performance and resource allocation.
Production Manager
MPC
Montreal, QC
05.2016 - 02.2017
- Created and managed VFX production schedule for Wonder Woman.
- Drove daily production meetings, outlined short and long term deliverables.
- Liaised with client to ensure creative vision and production expectations were met.
- Conferred with producers and executives to revise plans and achieve demanding targets.
- Ensured team of coordinators, supervisors and assistants felt they were in a supportive environment that encouraged collaboration.
Senior Production Coodinator
Cinesite
Montreal, QC
11.2014 - 05.2016
- Coordinated various departments, created schedules, tracked shot statuses.
- Compiled weekly performance reports to review and improve efficiency.
- Supervised dailies and reviews, ensured information was dispersed and uploaded to tracking software.
- Supervised production assistant.
Production Coordinator
Mikros
Montreal, QC
11.2013 - 10.2014
- Coordinated various departments on animated feature, The Little Prince.
- Monitored daily and weekly performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
Producer/Creator
Self-Employed
Toronto, ON
03.2013 - 11.2013
- Created and produced two documentary lifestyle television pilots.
- Managed production through all stages to completion.
- Pitched production companies and networks to obtain funding.
Script Coordinator
Sinking Ship Entertainment
Toronto, ON
01.2011 - 03.2013
- Tracked changes and proofread scripts.
- Distributed scripts to cast and crew.
Production Assistant & Coordinator
DreamWorks Animation
Los Angeles, CA
09.2009 - 05.2010
- Production assistant and coordinator duties on Monsters vs Aliens, Shrek: The Final Chapter, Merry Madagascar and Monsters vs Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - TV Writing And Producing
Humber College
Toronto, ON06.2007
Bachelor of Arts, Honours - Communications And Professional Writing
York University
Toronto, ON06.2006
Skills
- Film and Studio Promotion
- Strategic Planning and Alignment
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Corporate Communication
- Public and Media Relations
- Digital Marketing Strategy
- Brand Development
- Relationship Building
- Research and Development
- Trade show representation
Timeline
Marketing & Communications Manager
DNEG Animation
04.2021 - Current
Writer
Freelance
01.2020 - 08.2021
Creative Development Production Manager
Cinesite
03.2017 - 09.2019
Production Manager
MPC
05.2016 - 02.2017
Senior Production Coodinator
Cinesite
11.2014 - 05.2016
Production Coordinator
Mikros
11.2013 - 10.2014
Producer/Creator
Self-Employed
03.2013 - 11.2013
Script Coordinator
Sinking Ship Entertainment
01.2011 - 03.2013
Production Assistant & Coordinator
DreamWorks Animation
09.2009 - 05.2010
Post-Graduate Certificate - TV Writing And Producing
Humber College
Bachelor of Arts, Honours - Communications And Professional Writing
York University
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