Madison Egan
Film Programmer and Script Reader
New York,NY
Summary
Accomplished Short Film Programmer at Tribeca Festival, adept in ethical curation and project management. Spearheaded thematic film programs, enhancing administrative efficiency by 30%. Excelled in critical film evaluation and consistent communication, fostering lasting relationships with filmmakers. Fluent in Spanish, demonstrated exceptional public speaking skills across various industry events.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Short Film Programmer
Tribeca Festival
09.2023 - Current
- Support senior leadership by managing and communicating with seasonal shorts screening team of 30 pre-screeners. Consulting on new hiring recommendations and screening assignments and by handling festival alumni inquiries.
- Screen, select and curate films to achieve a thematic shorts programs. Communicate effectively with filmmakers, distributors, other programmers and local or regional organizations.
- Participate in festival events, including introducing films, hosting Q&A’s, and marketplace. Engage with filmmakers to build lasting relationships.
- Represent Tribeca Festival on various juries, panels and industry events for U.S. and international film festivals.
- Analyze, review and revise operating procedures to increase administrative efficiency.
Script Application Reader
Sundance Institute
10.2021 - Current
- Review feature 10-15 screenplay submissions per Screenwriting Lab for First Nations and Indigenous artists funding labs endeavoring to direct a feature film.
- Assess supplemental application materials to ensure comprehensive analysis and coverage.
- Collaborate with Senior Manager of Indigenous Programs to discuss accurate representation and cultivate a stage for other Indigenous and Native artists.
Script Reader
Film Independent
02.2021 - Current
- Read 15-20 scripts submissions per development lab, including features and episodics in varying states of development, with sufficient turnarounds. Determine whether they may be a good option for funding.
- Write script loglines, concise script summaries. Review the script's structure, format, and content to determine quality while ensuring applicant follows guidelines of lab.
- Use strong analytical and critical thinking skills to adhere to specific narrative, thematic, and structural styles of various genres and story concepts.
Filmmaker Relations Coordinator
Tribeca Film Festival
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Coordinated all festival logistics for 70+ films in 2022, 80+ films in 2023. Managed festival schedules for filmmakers and their production teams, sales agents, and marketing teams while maintaining communication with internal departments.
- Updated festival database with accurate film information, screening schedules, technical aspects, and director biographies.
- Established relationships with selected filmmakers, talent, and producers. Liaised between Tribeca Festival and filmmakers to maintain constant communication with the artists for key festival dates, Q&As, and events.
Artist Relations Liaison
Sundance Film Festival
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Initiated communication and a working relationship with assigned festival guests and Sundance Festival departments. Managed workflow for films and special projects under 4 programming departments.
- Coordinated all guest and artist benefits, including tickets, artist packages, credentials, stipends, travel and lodging arrangements as well as ground transportation.
- Worked closely with Festival Programming team, Operations team, Events team, and other Institute programs to provide guests with full Sundance Experience.
Artist Relations Services
New York Film Festival - 60th Edition
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Served as primary point of contact between NYFF and assigned portfolio of 30 filmmakers to provide onsite assistance with all festival guests wherever needed.
- Streamlined communication with publicity, events, and security staff associated with films to ensure clear passage for filmmakers/VIP Guests and NYFF staff.
- Managed film publicity teams and volunteer talent liaisons to facilitate punctual red carpet and photo opportunities for high level talent.
Education
Master of Arts - Film Studies: In Theory And Practice
University of Galway
Galway, Ireland11-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema Studies
SUNY, Purchase
Purchase, NY05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Latin American Studies
SUNY, Purchase
Purchase, NY05-2015
Skills
- Public speaking
- Ethical curation
- Critical film evaluation
- Project management
- Consistent communication
- Spanish - Working Professional
Timeline
Short Film Programmer
Tribeca Festival
09.2023 - Current
Artist Relations Liaison
Sundance Film Festival
11.2022 - 02.2023
Artist Relations Services
New York Film Festival - 60th Edition
08.2022 - 10.2022
Filmmaker Relations Coordinator
Tribeca Film Festival
03.2022 - 07.2023
Script Application Reader
Sundance Institute
10.2021 - Current
Script Reader
Film Independent
02.2021 - Current
Master of Arts - Film Studies: In Theory And Practice
University of Galway
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema Studies
SUNY, Purchase
Bachelor of Arts - Latin American Studies
SUNY, Purchase