Hugo Nugraha
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic professional adept in event coordination, social media marketing, and creative development for film and television production. Expertly curated film programs and executed impactful marketing campaigns while leveraging project management tools to facilitate smooth operations and captivate diverse audiences.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Shorts Film Co-Programmer and FOH Coordinator
Asian Pop-Up Cinema
Chicago, IL
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Curated inaugural Iranian shorts program for 2026 festival, highlighting emerging talent and cultural narratives.
- Screened over 100 submissions for festival's shorts program, selecting films that showcased diverse voices from Chicago and beyond.
- Collaborated with on-site staff and led volunteers in managing front-of-house operations and ticket sales, ensuring smooth festival experiences.
Social Media and Marketing Coordinator
MOSTRA Brazilian Film Festival
Chicago, IL
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Coordinated marketing campaigns to enhance social media presence for screening promotions and events, particularly during festival dates.
- Developed social media content, including posters and flyers, to effectively engage festival audiences.
- Organized and distributed promotional materials at various events and screenings to increase visibility.
- Supported event logistics, including venue setup and guest coordination.
Creative Development Intern
The Operating Room
Los Angeles, California
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Developing story pitches for upcoming projects in development and production, plus writing screenplay and treatment coverage.
- Contributed to art and character design for animation and toy design, supporting daily production operations and collaborating with industry professionals.
- Reviewed graphic novels and treatments, providing notes to inform acquisition selections.
- Facilitated team communication through Slack while supporting interns across the Los Angeles area with remote assignments.
Education
Master of Arts - Entertainment Management
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema & Television Arts
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2021
Skills
- Film programming
- Film directing and writing
- Film distribution management
- Event programming and coordination
- Social media management
- Audience engagement
- Project management
- Videography and photography
- Tessitura proficiency
- Google Drive and Suite proficiency
- Microsoft Office expertise
Languages
- English
- Indonesian
- Japanese (Beginner)
Timeline
Shorts Film Co-Programmer and FOH Coordinator
Asian Pop-Up Cinema
01.2026 - 04.2026
Social Media and Marketing Coordinator
MOSTRA Brazilian Film Festival
09.2025 - 12.2025
Creative Development Intern
The Operating Room
01.2025 - 07.2025
Master of Arts - Entertainment Management
Columbia College Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema & Television Arts
Columbia College Chicago