Victoria Kucher

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Executive Director | Community Builder | Film & IDM Producer @ Hand Eye Society
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Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, Canada
About Victoria Kucher

With over 15 years of experience in Toronto's Non-Profit sector with a focus on Film, Media and Culture, Victoria Kucher is a passionate and creative leader specializing in strategic planning, program management and community building. She leads the Production strategy at the Canadian Film Centre and is the Executive Director at the Hand Eye Society. Victoria is always looking for new opportunities to support and collaborate with the arts community in Toronto and to bring her outside-of-the-box thinking to every project she is involved in.

Victoria Kucher's Current Company Details
Hand Eye Society

Hand Eye Society

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Executive Director | Community Builder | Film & IDM Producer
Victoria Kucher Work Experience Details
  • Hand Eye Society
    Executive Director
    Hand Eye Society Feb 2024 - Present
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    HES is a not-for-profit dedicated to the creative and economic growth of Video Game and IDM Artists, game enthusiasts and emerging creators in the gaming sphere.
  • Canadian Film Centre
    Senior Producer
    Canadian Film Centre Aug 2023 - Jul 2024
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Led CFC Productions through the E&O processes, partnership relationships, union and guild contracts, and managing the production team. Nurtured emerging talent by mentoring residents in producing, budgeting, business affairs and film logistics.
  • Secret City
    Head Of Production
    Secret City Jan 2023 - Aug 2023
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    I led the advancement and management of the production slate along with business relations and marketing strategies. Oversaw the Production and Marketing teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration. Managed budgeting strategies and resource allocation for simultaneous project pipelines. Led partnership development, communications and workflow for new immersive productions across Canada.
  • Secret City
    Producer
    Secret City Mar 2022 - Jan 2023
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    I oversaw the complete life cycle of projects, from conception to completion, while managing timelines, ensuring each team hit key milestones and deliverables all within budget. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, I would ensure clear communication and expectations and support blue-sky thinking while considering production and operational constraints.
  • The Foundation For Canadian Comedy (Cancom)
    Program Manager
    The Foundation For Canadian Comedy (Cancom) Sep 2022 - Apr 2023
    Responsible for coordinating the CANCOM Symposium events, a hybrid-cross country comedy symposium taking place over several months for Canadian Comedians. Coordinating and contracting comedy panellists, program content, union relationships and attendee deliverables.
  • Bad Dog Theatre Company
    Artistic Producer
    Bad Dog Theatre Company Feb 2022 - Jul 2022
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Within the Artistic Producer position, I managed and developed Bad Dog Theatre's comedy programs, shows, podcasts, partnerships and events. Leading an innovative, unique, and inclusive comedy season that built community involvement and expanded local partnerships. I worked with performers, directors and producers to encourage the next generation of comedians and manage corporate events and private show schedules.
  • Imaginenative Film + Media Arts Festival
    Operations Manager
    Imaginenative Film + Media Arts Festival Nov 2020 - Mar 2022
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Responsible for the management of all processes, logistics and critical paths related to the October event and year-round video + events production/broadcast; as well as developing administrative systems to improve efficiencies across the organization year-round.I managed the imagineNATIVE video productions and post-productions along with overseeing live broadcasts and hybrid events. In addition I ran the merch shop, box office, and accessible access and viewing initiatives within the organization.
  • Imaginenative Film + Media Arts Festival
    Online Support Coordinator
    Imaginenative Film + Media Arts Festival Jul 2020 - Nov 2020
    Toronto, Canada Area
    Responsible for building the internal structure of the website help beacon and support chat. Working cross-departmentally to build a Festival FAQ, live chat schedule, and training for volunteers and staff on its use. Lead organizational customer service and box office support.
  • Imaginenative Film + Media Arts Festival
    Front Of House Manager
    Imaginenative Film + Media Arts Festival Sep 2010 - Jun 2020
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Counterbalance Collective
    Executive Producer, Co-Founder
    Counterbalance Collective Mar 2019 - Feb 2021
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Co-Founder and Executive Producer of the Canadian Women's Film Collective devoted to creating films and media that work outside of the constructed industry framework. Along with the E.P. Team I supervise producers in the creation of a season's worth of film and media content through development to post-production. Creating and advance new structures and concepts to re-think the process of creation and production of films within our organization is a personal goal and daily task of mine. Ensuring that production meets competitive goals that speaks to our mandate, I aid in overseeing the contracting of collaborators, mentors, technical houses and distribution. Season 1 enabled me to take on the role of Post-Production Manager seeing through 9 films from the writers room to the final film files.
  • Toronto International Film Festival
    Assistant Cinemas Manager
    Toronto International Film Festival Oct 2012 - Dec 2020
    Toronto, Canada Area
    Manages staff and day to day building operations. Responsible for running special events including Red Carpets, Liaising with talent, Stage Management, Gallery Operations, Communication with Tech., Volunteer services and daily cinema operations. Regular office responsibilities, staff scheduling, training, hiring as well as event planning assistance and coordination.
  • Toronto International Film Festival
    Festival Logistics Administrator
    Toronto International Film Festival May 2012 - Oct 2012
    Responsible for building Festival contracts and hiring, training schedules and handbook resource builds along with critical delivery timelines and load-in/out logistics in collaboration with various departments. Building staff schedules for screenings, events and activities, including Front of House, Red Carpet, Press liaisons and any additional operational festival team members. Created and maintain a detailed production log during the Festival and daily report distributions to teams over multiple Festival venues.
  • Toronto International Film Festival
    Administrative Cinemas Manager
    Toronto International Film Festival Aug 2011 - May 2012
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Toronto International Film Festival
    Venue Liaison
    Toronto International Film Festival Aug 2010 - Aug 2011
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Images Festival
    Volunteer Manager
    Images Festival Mar 2014 - Apr 2020
    Toronto, Canada Area
  • Raw - Rooney Actors Workshop
    Studio Manager
    Raw - Rooney Actors Workshop Jul 2017 - Feb 2020
    Toronto, Canada Area
  • The Second City
    Student Representative
    The Second City Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
    Toronto, Canada Area
  • Factory Theatre
    Assistant Front Of House Manager
    Factory Theatre Aug 2008 - Feb 2011
    Toronto, Canada Area
  • Theatre Passe Muraille
    Patron Services Manager
    Theatre Passe Muraille Apr 2008 - Nov 2010
    Toronto, Canada Area
  • Cbc Television
    Glenn Gould Studio Coordinator
    Cbc Television Jan 2006 - May 2009
    Toronto, Canada Area

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Victoria Kucher works for Hand Eye Society

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Victoria Kucher's current role is Executive Director | Community Builder | Film & IDM Producer.

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Victoria Kucher attended York University, Humber College.

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