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C.A. KOTLAR TURCHYN
Podcast Producer | Podcast Love Since 2006
Film Festival reViews Independent Film, Film Festivals and Industry
Host/founder Identifying industry professionals and filmmakers at film festival circuits worldwide. Scriptwriting, recording, editing, and MP3 deliverables producing sound-rich narrative and audio programming. Coaching consultant, planning, and preparing episode topics.
Managing Editor
Film Festival Reporter, NY Quarterly print publication
Business development, marketing and promotion, established media relationships with film industry, managed print production, writer/contributing editor, reinvigorated the film festival calendar.
Venue Development Executive
Emerging Cinemas, NY, Digital Cinema | Panasonic Projector Sales
Step 1. New Business: venue development for a network of digital cinemas, doubling the number of venues signed in one year.
Step 2. Account Management: Integrating new affiliates with EC technical teams for exhibiting by setting up the configuration and theatrical business requirements
Step 3. Sales Rep: promoting Panasonic Digital Projection Systems
Step 4. Recommendations for monthly new releases, specialized film programming and independent & art house film acquisitions per regional markets.
Step 5. Cross Marketing Promotions: press releases, market research, scriptwriting and podcasts.
Video Editor | Associate Producer
APCO Worldwide, Washington, DC, International Public Relations
Creative R&D, budgets, scriptwriting, negotiations/contracts distribution licenses, vendors, editorial and production schedules, radio recording, audio/video, organized, and managed Studio APCOs video library and submissions for award winning broadcast and radio productions; developed/produced Internal Services Group, StudioAPCO marketing CD.
Creative Director | Exhibit Design
Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Annapolis, MD, Environmental Advocacy
Established the Visual Media Department, a senior-level position in Public Affairs, created brand definition, established brand identity and asset management, developed/implemented a digital library, accessible to sate and remote offices, defined long range marketing/communications strategies, production schedules, budgets, departmental improvements, conducted performance reviews for staff, managed external vendors. Designed and coordinated the interactive exhibit for the Grand Opening of the LEED award-winning headquarters, Philip Merrill Environmental Center.
Art Director | Marketing
UMUC Graduate School of Mgmt & Technology, College Park, MD
Developed ad campaigns that consistently increased student enrollment, inter-departmental creative services, media programming, and special events promotions.
NON-PROFIT
Fort Lee Film Commission Moderator for programs and talkbacks; Festival Director for Jersey Filmmakers of Tomorrow (JFOT)
New York Women in Film+Television (NYWiFT), Programming, Behind the Scenes, Making of Documentaries; Panel Discussion, Q&A Moderator,
Women in Film+Television International (WiFTI), Board of Directors, Secretary and Communications Chair; Organized and moderated panel discussions at Sundance Film Festival.
Clifton Historical Commission, Commissioner,
New Jersey History Day, Website Judge
Lemko Research Foundation, Board of Academic Advisors, promotes the study and research of the history, literature, culture, art and traditions of the people of the Ukrainian Lemko origin.
EDUCATION
American University, Washington, DC – M.A. Producing for Film and Video
Houston Worldfest Best Dramatic Screenplay Winner Gold Remi for Soul Searching, written by Christina Kotlar and Randall Blair. 2010 PEER Awards, Washington DC. Nominations: Best Direction, Best Screenwriting, Winners: Michael Gabel, Best Actor in Lead Role; John Michael, Best Actor in Supporting Role.
University of Maryland, College Park, MD – Graduate Studies in Art History | Archaeology
William Paterson College, NJ – B.A. Studio Art/Graphic Design; M.A. Studio Art/Fibers/Textile
Designed 200th Anniversary Logo for City of Paterson
SKILLS
WordPress website development, graphic design with Canva, eNewsletter and promotion strategies, integrating social media applications, and marketing campaigns. Audio/Visual editing Logic Pro/Final Cut Pro. Produced independent film productions, keeping projects on time and budget.
