MPS is a leading international film services company, providing end-to-end solutions at all stages in the field of theatrical film delivery.From 24/7 post-production and mastering through to secure electronic distribution, KDM delivery, live event management, creative services and specialist technical consultancy, MPS offers distributors, exhibitors and industry partners a culture of innovation, a high level of expertise and fast turnaround times.

I embarked on a sailing voyage from England to New Zealand covering some 17,000 nautical miles + 34 countries in a two year introspective expedition aboard the sailing vessel Uhuru Of London.

Assumed key accountability for leading servicing activities of film deliverables from Film Licensors and Producers. Managed digital cinema from post-production to theatrical release, including forecasting budgets in line with P&A expenditure, monitoring legal delivery schedule, and submitting film/trailer to BBFC/IFCO. Led the production and approval of audio description/HOH for digital release, while also working with FACT on anti-piracy and film theft prevention.• Facilitated company’s departments, including marketing, publicity, sales, legal and home entertainment to plan campaigns, events, and film/DVD/BD releases by developing workflows and industry’s best practices.• Recognised for coordinating with film labs globally that resulted in ensuring highest quality control for final film and promotional materials approval.• Led high performing Theatrical Servicing team responsible for overseeing delivery of an average 18 Feature films annually from acquisition or Post-production stage to final Cinema release. • Identified and drove digital operations improvement and process management across International Delivery (following a secondment to Paris) resulting in changes to the overall delivery workflow. This was later aided with the implementation of Technicolor’s digital asset management service in which I helped to train the UK team on its usage.• I was involved with the Head of Servicing to tactfully negotiate and secured better deals with suppliers, achieving low cost of assets and production• I managed the technical theatrical budgets with an EST spend of £200,000 across an average of 18 feature film releases annually in UK & Ireland• I was lead projectionist of our Screening Room, running screenings in various formats, scheduling, and maintenance. Further to this, I managed all external technical and production screenings, from VIP premieres to film festivals in UK & Ireland; working closely with film engineers from MPS & Dolby.

My role at Bluelight, which also included Wild Bunch, involved liaising with worldwide Film Distribution companies in order to meet their Digital and 35mm Theatrical releases as well as DVD & BD releases by working with numerous international facilities and labs to produce and deliver the required film and promotional material to spec and on time. Oftentimes this would require re-versioning to a local language via means of dubbing or subtitling. I would liaise daily and worked with other departments from our from Paris headquarters to fulfill and meet the obligations as Film Licensor by reviewing contracts, budgets, modifying delivery schedules, and issue relevant invoices as required.The role also involved travel to film markets including Berlin and Cannes where we had the opportunity to meet and greet film buyers as well as counterparts. Support and assistance was provided to the Sales Agents at the markets and on occasions took meetings to discuss specific film material availability and films in the festival line-up. My work included the supervision of two additional staff and an intern as well as managing my own technical material delivery to territories including South America, Spain, UK, Australia, Germany, China, India and Middle East. I aided in the procurement of technical material from producers and production houses on certain titles including the Studio Ghibli catalogue from Japan. I had to ensure all materials were well within the limits of the broadcasting standards as well as the expectation of the distributors by ensuring high quality control with the film labs. Above all I administered the content of the delivery schedule and database and I ensured that all information was reflected and updated on the internal information platform. My role stretched to managing and setting materials cost to ensure profit margin was met.

Organized several Social Network events for professionals working in TV and Film wishing to meet other like minded individuals. The event was organized with the help of LFF and BFI from 2009. On average 35 people attended the events that were organized until February 2010. Events also included screening short films from film makers who had attended the events.

I assisted the Producers with research, development and managing ideas for up-coming projects. I specifically developed a database of information gathered from various talking points used for Director Barbara Koppel’s speaking engagements. During my time as intern I developed a list of reference points to help develop ideas for future spot/ad campaigns. Primarily I engaged in the learning process of post-production for the movie Shut up and Sing, following up on distribution, film festivals, screenings, and tabloid publishing as well as liaising and developing close relationships with clients and vendors. I organized and maintained the Director's schedule, correspondence, travel, and accommodation arrangement. I also assisted with the day-to-day running of the production office, filing, logging, transcribing, and ordering stationary, equipment & consumables.

Provided hospitality services and delivered an exceptionally high level of customer service to clients including exhibitors, musical performers, wedding couples, and local politicians. Delegated and coordinated catering assignments to staff of up to15 to ensure a timely, efficient, and productive outcome of events including weddings, banquets, conferences, and concerts Communicated daily with the Catering Manager regarding the development and planning of future events at the venue and helped resolved grievances from clients and patrons diligently.

Provided administrative assistance to the Managing Director and carried out duties including priority mailing, bank deposits and filing of tapes in the in-house library. Provided Post-Production assistance in dubbing and packaging of tapes and DVDs and ensured sound quality of promos. Managed film cameras and BETA systems in and out of the office via dispatch notes. Prioritized and delivered urgent packages to various production companies in the centre of London. Ensured a cordial and professional environment for arriving clients.

Film and Television Extra, working on-set and in studios on a variety of UK programmes.