Jake Isgar

previous titles include: BARFLY (Roxie, 35mm) THIEF (Roxie, 35mm) PUTNEY SWOPE (Balboa, 4K DCP) DEMONLOVER (Roxie, new 2K DCP) HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH (Presidio, DCP) ARREBATO (Roxie, 35mm + 4K DCP)

- Booked weekly horror & exploitation series, as well as other independent & specialty titles unique to the San Francisco DMA. - Directed programming for over 350 individual engagements that led to a 15% increase in market share YOY. - Executed social media strategy across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter that led to upwards of a 50% engagement increase YOY. - Developed relationships with content-holders and strategic partners that furthered New Mission's strategy and the national brand imprint. - Regularly introduced films and conducted Q&As with talent.

- Oversaw promotions and logistics for 700+ special programs per year across 10 venues in Austin/San Antonio market. - Booked all screening content and guest travel itineraries. - Handled all financial reporting and post-mortem analysis. - Identified new talent and voices on our team and in our programming. - Contributed to broader national programs with a steady stream of pitches and asset/content creation.

- Hosted in-person and Skype Q&As across all six Austin venues. - Assembled all promotional assets for a Staff Picks series fit to brand standards. - Created a Staff Picks series to shore up empty programming spots and boost employee morale.

- Member of the front of house teams for the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar and Slaughter Lane - Ensured client success for private events alongside sales managers and support staff - Maintained service and cleanliness standards on all shifts (Opening, Mid, Closing) as a team leader

- Executed the Austin Film Society's largest single donor event for over 2000 guests and with 15 individual vendors. - Facilitated vendor relations including invoicing, permitting, and night of coordination in accordance with city policies. - Assisted Events Directors on all aspects of production including set-up, Pre-Party, Gala, Auctions, and Post-Event Party.

- Organized 7 off-site events for filmmakers, jurors, and industry partners for a week-long international film festival. - Maintained food & beverage stock, handled orders, pickups/deliveries. - Coordinated use of volunteers and provided their on-site meal plan.

I help oversee on-screen video content and the development of video interns.

- Delivered over 25 pieces of unique video content for wide promotional use for screening and web platforms. - Aligned closely with Programming & Marketing leads to define voice and cadence for on-screen promotions - Codified processes in an Editing workflow bible for future intern classes.

I assisted with day-to-day technical questions, assembled digital materials for building projects, and maintained a digitized catalog of manufacturing materials and products.