Drew Powell Resume
PR Intern, Tribeca Film Festival
February 2020 to May 2020
Supported the 2020 festival press team on research projects pertaining to films and artists. Assisted with the creation of festival press releases, updated festival databases, and maintained festival mailing lists.Wrote copy for Tribeca Film Festival fact sheets, which were distributed to members of the press and used internally. I also worked as an administrative assistant to Tribeca’s VP of communications wherein I scheduled her weekly meetings (via Microsoft Outlook), took notes during meetings, performed data entry, and any other tasks that needed to be done throughout the day.
Administrative Assistant, Columbia University School of the Arts, Department of Film and Media Studies
September 2018 to December 2019
Assisted with the planning, marketing, and execution of film related events/screenings on campus that are organized by the Film Studies Department. Also assisted Film and Media Studies department faculty by scanning and copying class documents, and retrieving class films from the library.
Programming Assistant, Cine Cina Film Festival, New York, New York
June 2019 to September 2019
Worked on a new transnational film festival, started by former Columbia film students. I researched, screened, and evaluated potential festival entries. I created and maintained the festival’s Film Freeway page and reached out to producers and distributers. Additionally, I did whatever other daily administrative tasks were needed.
Link to the festival website:https://cine-cina.co
Copywriting Intern, Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF)
April 2018 to July 2018
Wrote film blurbs, director/crew bios and program descriptions for SIFF 2018 marketing materials, including their main festival guide. Also assisted programmers with various administrative tasks as needed.
Grocery Checker, Quality Food Centers
July 2016 to August 2018
Checked and scanned grocery items for customers, handled cash, handled food, stocked and restocked items on shelves, assisted customers in finding items and interacted with customers in a pleasant manner.
Copywriting/Administrative Intern, Northwest Film Forum
July 2016 to January 2017
Wrote descriptions for films playing at Northwest Film Forum, an art house theater in Seattle, Washington. These descriptions went on the theater’s website and in program pamphlets. I also worked on the copy for Local Sightings, a local film festival that took place at the forum during October 2016. Finally, I helped build the Local Sightings website.
Movie Reviewer, Queen Anne News
Jan 2010 to August 2018
Wrote over 400 reviews online and in print and maintained strong relationships with studio publicists and other Seattle film critics.
Link to Q.A News: ------------.
PR Intern, Tribeca Film Festival
February 2020 to May 2020
Supported the 2020 festival press team on research projects pertaining to films and artists. Assisted with the creation of festival press releases, updated festival databases, and maintained festival mailing lists.Wrote copy for Tribeca Film Festival fact sheets, which were distributed to members of the press and used internally. I also worked as an administrative assistant to Tribeca’s VP of communications wherein I scheduled her weekly meetings (via Microsoft Outlook), took notes during meetings, performed data entry, and any other tasks that needed to be done throughout the day.
Administrative Assistant, Columbia University School of the Arts, Department of Film and Media Studies
September 2018 to December 2019
Assisted with the planning, marketing, and execution of film related events/screenings on campus that are organized by the Film Studies Department. Also assisted Film and Media Studies department faculty by scanning and copying class documents, and retrieving class films from the library.
Programming Assistant, Cine Cina Film Festival, New York, New York
June 2019 to September 2019
Worked on a new transnational film festival, started by former Columbia film students. I researched, screened, and evaluated potential festival entries. I created and maintained the festival’s Film Freeway page and reached out to producers and distributers. Additionally, I did whatever other daily administrative tasks were needed.
Link to the festival website:https://cine-cina.co
Copywriting Intern, Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF)
April 2018 to July 2018
Wrote film blurbs, director/crew bios and program descriptions for SIFF 2018 marketing materials, including their main festival guide. Also assisted programmers with various administrative tasks as needed.
Grocery Checker, Quality Food Centers
July 2016 to August 2018
Checked and scanned grocery items for customers, handled cash, handled food, stocked and restocked items on shelves, assisted customers in finding items and interacted with customers in a pleasant manner.
Copywriting/Administrative Intern, Northwest Film Forum
July 2016 to January 2017
Wrote descriptions for films playing at Northwest Film Forum, an art house theater in Seattle, Washington. These descriptions went on the theater’s website and in program pamphlets. I also worked on the copy for Local Sightings, a local film festival that took place at the forum during October 2016. Finally, I helped build the Local Sightings website.
Movie Reviewer, Queen Anne News
Jan 2010 to August 2018
Wrote over 400 reviews online and in print and maintained strong relationships with studio publicists and other Seattle film critics.
Link to Q.A News: ------------.