Natalie Semotiuk

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Founder of Courageous Heart Productions and CreativesDB @ HighballTV
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About Natalie Semotiuk

Natalie has worked in the film & theatre world for over 15 years. Starting with attending the New York Film Academy's Acting Conservatory in 2005 and then attending the University of Southern California in 2009 where she interned for companies such as Ish Entertainment, a subsidiary of Lionsgate, and the Center Theatre Group, the largest theatre company in Los Angeles. In 2015, she completed an MFA in Theatre from York University, worked as an Associate for the Canada's National Voice Intensive and worked as the Associate Programmer for the Toronto International Film Festival's Rising Stars Programme. Natalie also worked as a Casting Associate for Nicole Hilliard-Forde, CSA and the Business Affairs and Artist Liaison for Motel Pictures where she has assisted in casting projects and producing projects in Film, Television and other digital media. In the fall of 2017 she returned to TIFF to work as the Producer for the prestigious Rising Stars Programme where she produced the programme for the 2017, 2018, and 2019 festivals. After TIFF, she worked with Oscars, Abrams, Zimel & Associates as the Executive Assistant to leading Talent Manager Daniel Abrams. Natalie has also worked creatively as an Actor, Singer and Writer. In 2015 she co-wrote and produced "Heartbeat and Other Ways to Say I Love You," which debuted at the Toronto Fringe Festival. In 2017, she worked on two short award-winning short films "We Forgot to Break Up" and "Talking Heads" as well as was the Casting Director and Acting Coach on the short "Bathroom Rules". In 2018, she released her first EP, which she co-wrote with the Lost Boys Productions. She is also a member of a sketch comedy group where she writes and performs original content. 2018 also saw the creation of Natalie's production company Courageous Heart Productions and the non-profit Courageous Heart Foundation. She is currently working on The Profiles Project. Visit www.theprofileproject.com to learn more.To read more about her work with the TIFF Rising Stars programme, go here: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-ca-mn-toronto-rising-stars-20170922-story.htmlTo learn more about her projects, go here: www.cohepro.com

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Natalie Semotiuk Work Experience Details
  • Highballtv
    Social Media Manager
    Highballtv Jan 2022 - Present
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Head of social media marketing and producer of original content for production, distribution, and streaming platform HighballTV.
  • Courageous Heart Productions
    Founder And Producer
    Courageous Heart Productions May 2018 - Present
    Toronto, Canada Area
    • Founded a boutique film and digital media production company.• Created and produced "The Profiles Project", a compilation of over 50 video interviews with members of the creative community released on various social media channels.• Partnered with Telefilm to produce a livestream panel discussion about the successes and challenges of digitizing film festivals with film festival programmers from the Toronto International Film Festival, Ravi Srinivasan, the Vancouver International Film Festival, Curtis Woloschuk, and filmmakers Sasha Leigh Henry, Tank Standing Buffalo, and Taylor Olson. • Conducted primary research, identified interview subjects from different arts disciplines, sourced locations and crew members where applicable, edited interviews on Adobe Premiere Pro, and released over various social media channels including Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok.
  • Oscars Abrams Zimel + Associates
    Talent Management Assistant
    Oscars Abrams Zimel + Associates Nov 2020 - Sep 2021
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Virtual Gurus
    Social Media Manager
    Virtual Gurus Dec 2019 - Nov 2020
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Freelance Virtual Assistant 2020-2021Virtual Assistant• Created social media campaigns, wrote social media copy, blog posts, designed social posts using Canva, created content calendars and media plans as well as compiled analytic reports to measure success rates of social media campaigns within overall marketing strategies. • Assisted multiple clients with administrative, social media and research tasks. • Copy edited documents and marketing materials including pitch materials, website, slide decks and official documents. • Arranged and maintained schedules, planned travel as well as monitored and organized email correspondence. • Clients included small business owners, marketing specialists and the former CFO of TD bank.
  • Maximum Music Dj Services
    Dj And Master Of Ceremonies
    Maximum Music Dj Services Jul 2017 - Aug 2020
    Toronto, Canada Area
    - Performed at over 50 events including weddings, social and corporate events across the Greater Toronto Area. - Provided Master of Ceremonies tasks including, introducing pertinent guests, maintaining schedule of the evening by liaising with venue staff as well as wedding party and creating an atmosphere of interest and expectation. - With consultation of clients, created a curated selection of music and playing latest sound recordings. - Applied several methods and techniques like audio mixing, beat matching, and equalization of music. - Responsible for entertaining and playing music upon audience request.
  • Toronto International Film Festival
    Producer, Rising Stars Programme
    Toronto International Film Festival Jun 2017 - Sep 2019
    Toronto, Canada Area
    • Planned and executed a programme to identify, select, and showcase the next generation of acting talent poised for international success for the 2017, 2018, and 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.• Reviewed hundreds of Canadian and international actor applications to shortlist 20 prospective programme participants annually.• Convened a jury of prominent industry members to participate in the final round of actor selections.• Facilitated high-level media exposure for the actors chosen as Rising Stars.• Organized actors chosen as Rising Stars at TIFF workshops, seminars, networking and industry events to raise their profiles and gain access to industry leaders• Led interview sessions with guest speakers and moderated panels with industry leaders, actors, filmmakers, producers, and screenwriters. • Coordinated with multiple internal and external stakeholders including actor’s agents, managers, publicists, legal teams, event sponsors, donors, judges, industry guest speakers and media, and managed staff.• Collaborated with TIFF's communications and social media teams as well as Touchwood Public Relations in Canada and PMK BNC in the US to facilitate press opportunities, marketing materials and digital and other media assets to showcase the Rising Stars actors and promote the programme internationally.
  • Motel Pictures
    Business Affairs, Artist Liaison And Casting Associate
    Motel Pictures Dec 2015 - May 2017
    Toronto, Canada Area
    ● Assisted in facilitating schedule for Casting Director and Producer of Motel Pictures.● Maintained correspondence and coordinated between producers and other various Post-Production Departments to ensure timely delivery of materials and completion of tasks.● Provided administrative support using Gmail, Microsoft Word and Excel● Skilled in using the Breakdown Services database. ● Facilitated an open call for a new production, reviewed and prioritized over 5000 submissions.● Liaised with Talent Agents, Producers and Actors to facilitate auditions for multiple productions in Television and Film. ● Researched, scheduled and maintained content for online presence on social media sites including Twitter and Facebook for Motel pictures.● Coordinated various casting sessions to ensure events ran smoothly.● Acted as a reader in casting sessions to assist in facilitating auditions.● Attended plays, showcases and comedy performances to research new talent.
  • Toronto International Film Festival
    Assoicate Programmer, Rising Stars
    Toronto International Film Festival Jul 2015 - Sep 2016
    Tiff Bell Lightbox
    ● Communicated with selected participants, managers and agents● Tracked guest speaker invitations● Assisted with communication with guest speakers and programme partners● Liaised with Guest Services department on travel and hotel bookings● Updated and maintained schedule for TIFF Rising Stars workshop sessions and events● Assisted with planning and execution of TIFF Rising Stars events (cocktails, catering, dinners)● Updated TIFF Rising Stars Budget and cost reports● Liaised with internal departments and external partners about TIFF Rising Stars programme
  • Voice Intensive
    Teaching Associate
    Voice Intensive May 2015 - Jun 2015
    Toronto, Canada Area
    ● Assisted a world-renowned faculty of 11 members in a four week intensive to engage participants in a curriculum exploring movement, and Linklater voice technique combined with extensive study of Shakespeare texts.● Aided in administrative tasks including research for the program, assembling contacts, and scheduling over 40 participants.● Assisted in facilitating curriculum and coaching for over 40 participants from professional theatre and film actors, directors, writers, dancers and teachers of the performing arts backgrounds.
  • York University
    Teaching Assistant
    York University Sep 2013 - May 2015
    York University
    ● Facilitated curriculum for introductory acting class for over 100 non-theatre major university students for the fall and winter semesters.● Provided assistance and training to students regarding public speaking, vocal modulation and effective interpretation skills. ● Offered individual coaching and professional conduct advice to students of varied undergraduate experience in acting. ● Advised and guided students on physical and spatial awareness, expression of artistic ideas, choreography, stage presentation and effective communication. ● Coached students individually in improving their improv, physical acting techniques and research skills. ● Ensured to select and guide student in accordance to their capabilities.
  • Toronto International Film Festival
    Assistant Manager, Cinemas
    Toronto International Film Festival May 2012 - Aug 2013
    Tiff Bell Lightbox, Toronto
    ● Supervised, scheduled and maintained the payroll for over 60 ushers, concessions and gallery attendants to cultivate good work habits, morale and excellent overall patron service.● Streamlined processes and increased efficiency by introducing new reporting protocols, which encouraged easier streams of communication between various departments.● Was responsible for assisting the development of and maintaining budget and accurate reports for spending projections.● Using the Artifax database, liaised with Event Coordinators, Projectionists, Box Office and Concession Staff to plan and facilitate events with thousands of attendees to run successfully and professionally.● Provided coaching, mentoring and counseling as needed to all staff.
  • Invisible Children Inc.
    Communications Associate Producer
    Invisible Children Inc. Jun 2011 - Dec 2011
    Greater San Diego Area
    ● Spearheaded the creation of a new communications internship that produced original media content and marketing material in a multi-million dollar mid-size non-profit.● Worked in a team to create, plan and market fundraising and awareness raising campaigns, including Kony 2012.● Created effective pitches and creative proposals for new products and campaigns.● Used Adobe Photoshop and Wordpress and Tumblr to publish over 200 blog posts to an audience of hundreds marketing the organization, its mission and its products.● Ran, managed and produced online live-stream video segments with an international viewership.
  • Invisible Children Inc.
    Regional Sales Representative
    Invisible Children Inc. Jan 2011 - May 2011
    ● Marketed, organized and delivered educational media presentations about international relations and conflict within Central East Africa.● Using Salesforce (CRM) operated and managed a satellite office in the Southwest United States, coordinating over 95 events at numerous Universities, High Schools and community centers in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada and Texas.● Spoke to over 2,000 students and raised over $60,000 charitable funds within the span of three months.
  • Center Theatre Group
    Education And Community Department Intern
    Center Theatre Group Sep 2010 - Dec 2010
    Greater Los Angeles Area
    • Aided in the facilitation of events to bring disadvantaged students from local schools to productions to provide equal access to professional theater.• Assisted in developing a modern curriculum for theater education with one of the largest regional theatre companies in the United States.• Was responsible for greeting over 500 attendees regularly at events held at the Ahmanson Theatre, Kirk Douglas Theatre and the Mark Taper Forum.
  • Center Theatre Group
    Casting Intern
    Center Theatre Group May 2010 - Aug 2010
    Greater Los Angeles Area
    ● Assisted casting directors in casting various professional productions at the 3 largest regional theatres in southern California.● Acted as liaison between casting directors and agents from high-level agencies as well as producers.● Organized various schedules, headshots and resumes, as well as helped with preparing casting calls with hundreds of acting professionals in attendance.
  • Univsersity Of Southern California/Performance Venues
    House Manager
    Univsersity Of Southern California/Performance Venues Feb 2010 - Dec 2010
    Greater Los Angeles Area
    Managed ushers and logistics for various theater events on the University of Southern California campus. Liaised between the client and the audience at over 40 events on campus. Coordinated thousands of attendees.
  • Usc University Newspaper
    Daily Trojan
    Usc University Newspaper Jan 2009 - Dec 2009
    Greater Los Angeles Area
    · Wrote a weekly lifestyle column, several lifestyle articles, and biweekly opinion articles for the campus newspaper, which had a circulation of over 9,000 readers.

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Natalie Semotiuk attended University Of Toronto School Of Continuing Studies, York University, University Of Southern California, New York Film Academy.

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