Kimia Simab
Los Angeles
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
COORDINATOR, FILM AND TV
Searchlight Pictures
Los Angeles
07.2021 - Current
- Collaborate across departments—including Development, Publicity, Distribution, and HR—to manage key grids, internal databases, and screening logistics
- Review and evaluate incoming scripts, books, and pitches for both Film and TV to flag promising material and help shape internal recommendations
- Track active projects through development and production, ensuring creative continuity and communicating key updates to senior executives
- Curate daily selects during production and compile filmmaker-facing notes that reflect executive feedback and studio priorities
- Contribute creative input on early drafts and help prepare materials for internal meetings and filmmaker presentations.
- Assist with talent lists, writer/director tracking, and research to help identify new voices and IP for potential development.
ASSISTANT TO PARTNER
Untitled Entertainment
Los Angeles
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Acted as the primary liaison for high-level clients, overseeing day-to-day scheduling and ensuring seamless coordination across meetings, travel, and priorities
- Actively pitched clients to casting teams for film and TV projects while tailoring materials to fit role and tone
- Coordinated the day-to-day of a partner/talent manager at the company
MOTION PICTURE TALENT ASSISTANT
Creative Artists Agency
Los Angeles
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Assisted two senior motion picture talent agents with tasks such as rolling calls, managing calendars, setting up client appointments, and scheduling meetings
- Managed high-level logistics for set visits, talent gifting, and cross-department special projects
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film & Television Production
New York University
01-2019
Skills
- On-Set Production Experience
- Script Coverage & Story Analysis
- Development Notes & Creative Feedback
- Talent & Filmmaker Tracking
- Presentation Building
- Internal Development Grid & Slate Management
Timeline
COORDINATOR, FILM AND TV
Searchlight Pictures
07.2021 - Current
ASSISTANT TO PARTNER
Untitled Entertainment
08.2020 - 07.2021
MOTION PICTURE TALENT ASSISTANT
Creative Artists Agency
11.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film & Television Production
New York University
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