Manager Of Film And Lecture Programs
CurrentAs the manager of film and lecture programs, I curate films from across the globe to be screened at the North Carolina Museum of Art. I create licensing contracts with companies such as GKIDS, A24, Menemsha Films, K Movies, and the Walt Disney company, among others, to ensure all screenings are both secured for proposed showing dates and legally shown through permissions of film companies. Additionally, I cultivate relationships with new partners for the museum and experiment with programming ranging from animated films spanning several decades to contemporary documentaries to classic and modern narrative features. I work with fellow curators to find engaging lecturers and films for new and existing exhibitions. I budget for yearly film programming including handling of film titles, formats such as DCP and 35 mm, and lectures from filmmakers such as Honey Head Films. I created the “NCMA Loves Anime” program for the museum, highlighting the cultural importance and long-standing interest of the anime medium. I co-created the NC Art Museum's Jewish Film Series in collaboration with the Curator of Judaic Arts to highlight Jewish culture through film and discussions with community members, filmmakers, and actors. I cultivated community partnerships with organizations such as the Japan America Society of North Carolina, InWave Movement, and the Animazement anime convention to create enhancements for film screenings, such as bazaars, musical performances, and cultural events. I keep active documentation of roles, times for setting up, pre-screening, etc., and ensure that every participant of an event is aware of and able to follow safety guidelines.