Emily Sakamoto-Steidl Email & Phone Number

Burbank, California, United States

• Primary liaison for targeted and field initiatives on theatrical and streaming titles (Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Pixar, Disney Animation, 20th Century Studios, Hulu, Disney+, etc.).
• Main point of contact for all field TV/Print/Online press communication (junkets, 1:1 interviews, satellite media tours, etc.).
• Spearhead Film Festival submissions, events, and special screenings in select markets.
• Talent handle & work special events including junkets, world premieres, San Diego Comic Con, D23 Expo, etc.

Emeryville, California, United States

• Supported Domestic & International PR campaigns for theatrical, shorts, and Disney+ streaming projects (press days, interviews, media training, press materials creation, creative content shoots, home entertainment, and.
• Lead internal special events efforts for world premieres, press junkets, and the D23 Expo.
• Managed Pixar’s social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, etc.) by handling approvals and original content creation for each channel.

Emeryville, California, United States

Emeryville, California, United States

• Assisted the Vice President of Worldwide Publicity with tasks including scheduling, business travel, tech support, and event coordination.
• Supported the Publicity team with miscellaneous tasks to help maintain an organized and fully functional environment.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Developed and executed pre-release film marketing campaigns for clients including The Walt Disney Company (Lucasfilm, DreamWorks Pictures, Marvel, Pixar, and Walt Disney Home Entertainment), CBS Films, and Feld.
• Organized public appearance tours with talent and filmmakers including red carpet premieres, junkets, film festivals, and awards season screenings.
• Coordinated with local press to secure media coverage (interviews, features, reviews, etc.) for pre-release films to create maximum exposure to the public.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Created regional promotional plans for Warner Bros. Pictures and implemented creative events throughout Northern California.
• Covered advanced screenings and special events ensuring maximum exposure for upcoming films.
• Assisted with promotional recruitment through word-of-mouth campaigns, social networking and street teaming efforts.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Assisted and organized screenings, press tours, and local film festivals.
• Maintained office workflow through various reception duties including mailing press screeners, calling clients, and compiling newspaper breaks and reviews for current publicity projects.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English

Activities and Societies: College Ski & Snowboard Club at UC Berkeley

High School

Activities and Societies: Varsity Soccer (2007-2008); Junior Varsity Soccer (2004-2007); Junior Varsity Softball (2004-2007); Photograph.