Nancy Q Kamar
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Nancy Kamar, a passionate emerging producer, is dedicated to empowering underrepresented communities through impactful storytelling. With a strong background in business development, project management, and data analysis, she aims to contribute to the industry's success and create compelling and inclusive content through short films, feature films and series formats.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Producer
Feature Film, Saffron Blonde Productions Inc.
01.2024 - Current
- Enhance Telefilm funded Feature Film efficiency by implementing effective budget management and resource allocation strategies.
- Streamlining production processes for timely delivery of project, using strong organizational skills.
- Developing collaborative relationships with creative team members, ensuring seamless communication across departments.
- Managing schedules and deadlines to ensure smooth production flow, resulting in successful project completion.
Sponsorship Coordinator
Crazy8s Film Society
11.2023 - Current
- Efficiently manage sponsor fulfillment for Crazy8s Gala Screening and Afterparty, optimizing placements to align with production budget considerations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance sponsor engagement, leveraging production workshops for Top 6 teams to build valuable industry relationships.
Executive Producer/Lead Producer
Web Series, Orange Rose Productions Inc.
04.2023 - Current
- Funded by: Independent Production Fund, Canada Media Fund, Bell Fund, Creative BC, and Canada Council for the Arts.
- Efficiently manage web series budgets, ensuring financial adherence and success within allocated resources.
- Oversee logistics, including scouting, permits, scheduling, and crew coordination, maintaining a well-organized and timely production.
- Collaborate with creative teams and stakeholders for timely and aligned decision-making in line with the web series vision.
- Proactively identify and address issues, implementing strategic solutions to ensure a smooth and disruption-free production.
Production Manager/Second Assistant Director
Short Film, PK Studio Productions Inc. - Contract
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Managed budget, personnel, and equipment for streamlined production within financial constraints.
- Orchestrated seamless operations, overseeing scouting, scheduling, and ensuring clear communication on set.
- Anticipated and addressed challenges promptly, maintaining a positive atmosphere for timely film delivery.
Producer
Feature Film, Resistance Pictures
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Presented and developed creative budget friendly production ideas that adhere to the integrity of the script.
- Tracked Payables, Receivables.
- Collaborated with creative team
- Managing production finances, resources and coordinated equipment rentals.
Lead Producer/Production Accountant
Short Film, Crazy8s Film Society
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Managed end-to-end production, including pre-production, post-production, and distribution.
- Oversaw & executed project budgeting, receivables, payables, cost reporting and ensured efficient resource allocation.
- Coordinated casting, location scouting, equipment rental, and crew hiring, collaborating with the director and production team to execute the creative vision.
Production Accountant
Feature Film, Major Treason Productions Inc
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Efficiently inputted three years of payables, receivables and payroll into QuickBooks.
- Verified and reconciled records to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Developed an accounting structure from scratch, implementing a comprehensive chart of accounts.
Business Development Manager
Medibee & Gogo - Start Up
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Implemented marketing initiatives and strategic plans using HubSpot to generate new business and boost revenue.
- Managed and tracked leads, contacts, and sales activities through HubSpot CRM, optimizing customer relationship management.
- Developed and executed inbound marketing strategies to attract and nurture leads, resulting in increased customer acquisition and account optimization.
- Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
Data Specialist Consultant Lead
UNESCO
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Collected and evaluated data for UNESCO-UNOCT Preventing Violent Extremism programs in multiple MENA countries.
- Encouraged the amplification of women's voices and stories through film and creative art programs.
- Promoted youth empowerment and advocacy in the MENA region through program assessment and data analysis.
Finance Administrator
GP Welding & Erecting
04.2015 - 04.2019
- Timely management of financial operations, including accounts payable and receivable.
- Processed invoices accurately, improving vendor relationships and reducing discrepancies.
- Utilized Microsoft Suite and Intuit/QuickBooks for recordkeeping and financial management.
- Built positive relationships and effectively communicated financial information.
- Gathered and collected all financial information for business and verified accuracy in system.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics - Advanced Econometrics
University of Calgary
Calgary, ABPost-Graduate Certification - Film Production
InFocus Film School
Vancouver10.2022
Skills
- Accounting Principles
- Budgeting
- Organization
- Multi-tasking Ability
- Adaptability & Initiative
- Storytelling
- Script Analysis
- Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Websites
Software
- Quickbooks
- Movie Magic Scheduling
- Movie Magic Budget
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Hubspot CRM
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
Timeline
Line Producer
Feature Film, Saffron Blonde Productions Inc.
01.2024 - Current
Production Manager/Second Assistant Director
Short Film, PK Studio Productions Inc. - Contract
12.2023 - 02.2024
Sponsorship Coordinator
Crazy8s Film Society
11.2023 - Current
Executive Producer/Lead Producer
Web Series, Orange Rose Productions Inc.
04.2023 - Current
Lead Producer/Production Accountant
Short Film, Crazy8s Film Society
11.2022 - 04.2023
Producer
Feature Film, Resistance Pictures
09.2022 - 06.2023
Production Accountant
Feature Film, Major Treason Productions Inc
09.2022 - 03.2023
Data Specialist Consultant Lead
UNESCO
09.2020 - 06.2021
Business Development Manager
Medibee & Gogo - Start Up
04.2020 - 09.2021
Finance Administrator
GP Welding & Erecting
04.2015 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Economics - Advanced Econometrics
University of Calgary
Post-Graduate Certification - Film Production
InFocus Film School
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