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ISABELLA PECHATY

New York

Summary

Emerging communications professional with a proven track record at American Documentary - POV, where I reviewed over 100 films, and managed submissions. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and project management, I excel in crafting compelling content and fostering relationships, contributing to successful fundraising campaigns that raised over $3.4M.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Programming & Production Intern

American Documentary - POV
Remote
09.2024 - Current
  • Reviewed 100+ documentary films for broadcast consideration by a 38-season PBS series.
  • Managed submissions databases, wrote research briefs, and supported annual programming conference.
  • Attended project markets and served as first point of contact for filmmaker inquiries.

Communications Assistant

Her Justice
New York
08.2024 - Current
  • Supported nonprofit communications team in developing and executing fundraising campaigns, helping raise over $3.4M in FY25.
  • Created promotional videos, pitch decks, and social media content for in-person and online initiatives.
  • Drafted client testimonials, updated annual reports, and supported grant proposals.
  • Maintained organization's website and donor/client databases.

Programming Fellow

Athena Film Festival
New York
07.2023 - 08.2024
  • Designed systems for tracking film submissions and programming workflows.
  • Coordinated screening logistics, organized filmmaker communications, and managed over 80 community partner relations.
  • Led planning for panels, Q&As, and a teen filmmaker workshop; supported social media and wrap reports.
  • Grew festival engagement to 25K+ impressions across digital platforms.

Arts & Culture Staff Writer

Columbia Daily Spectator
New York
09.2021 - 05.2023
  • Wrote monthly pieces spotlighting student creators and reviewing films.
  • Covered arts and culture topics with a focus on underrepresented voices.

Communications Assistant

Apogee Journal
Remote
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Tracked contributor engagement, implemented brand guidelines, and monitored audience analytics.
  • Authored blog content and managed a small team of interns in weekly strategy sessions.

Publicity Intern

Obscured Pictures
New York
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Compiled and distributed daily press breaks for studio clients including Amazon and Bleecker Street.
  • Staffed NYC premiere red carpets and press screenings; managed screener distribution and media contacts.

Education

Certificate - Motion Design and Animation

The New School
01.2024

BA - Film Studies

Barnard College, Columbia University
01.2023

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Microsoft and Google Suite
  • Project management tools
  • CRM platforms
  • Content management systems

Writing Cv

Writing CV

Awards

  • TIFF Media Inclusion Initiative, Awarded Participant, 2024
  • Sundance Press Inclusion Initiative, Honoree, 2023
  • NYWIFT Next Wave Member, 2023
  • Emerging Filmmaker Mentorship Program, American Film Festival Showcase, 2023
  • GRoWing the Arts Internship Program, Intern Cohort, 2022

Pronouns

she/her

Technical Skills

Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, InDesign, Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Airtable, Dropbox, Salesforce, Blackbaud, WordPress, Constant Contact, Eventive, Asana, Film Freeway

Timeline

Programming & Production Intern

American Documentary - POV
09.2024 - Current

Communications Assistant

Her Justice
08.2024 - Current

Programming Fellow

Athena Film Festival
07.2023 - 08.2024

Communications Assistant

Apogee Journal
05.2022 - 09.2022

Publicity Intern

Obscured Pictures
05.2022 - 08.2022

Arts & Culture Staff Writer

Columbia Daily Spectator
09.2021 - 05.2023

Certificate - Motion Design and Animation

The New School

BA - Film Studies

Barnard College, Columbia University

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