Executive Producer and Co-Chair
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Conducted weekly executive board meetings
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Oversaw and participated in general film production tasks including:
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finances, script selection/approval, casting, filming (participated as assistant and grip as well), set supplies, editing
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22% increase in funds raised from previous year
Acquired skills:
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Managing peers
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Working as a team member and leader
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Prioritizing tasks that occur simultaneously in different departments
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Comfort with chaos
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Thinking on my feet
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Problem-solving
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Knowledge of the pre-production, on-set production, and post-production process
Applause for a Cause is a Northwestern University student production company that writes, produces, directs, edits and premieres a feature-length film each year. Our films open in the spring with a red-carpet premiere. The proceeds from our films' screenings are donated to a Chicago-based charity selected for the year. It is our mission to use our love of filmmaking to promote student arts while bettering the community.
A Northwestern University Production Company
"Summer's Winter "
APPLAUSE FOR A CAUSE.
"EXPERIENCE FOR BEGINNERS"
Marketing Chair
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Created group slogan "Making a REEL Difference"
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26% increase in funds raised from previous year
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Developed highly effective marketing campaign
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Orchestrated unique QR code campaign leading to over 1,000 websites hits and 1,200+ trailer views in the first 24 hours
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Extenisve blanket coverage of campus inspired a mockery campaign; a compliment acknowledging our overwhelming presence
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Event Planner
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Planned red-carpet premiere, complete with concessions donated from local theater.
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Planned multiple campus and community fundraisers throughout the year
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including participation from Evanston businesses
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Beneficiary Relations Chair
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Worked closely with charitable organization Make-A-Wish throughout the year