NICHOLAS KOUHI
31-73 42nd St, Apt. 4 Queens,NY
Summary
Dynamic film programmer with a successful track record in digital asset coordination and audience analytics. Expertly curated impactful screenings that fostered community engagement and dialogue. Adept at managing editorial calendars and marketing campaigns, driving successful outreach initiatives that enhanced visibility and attendance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Film Programmer
ARTE EAST
New York, NY
2025.04 - Current
- Curate and contextualize film screenings exploring diaspora, displacement, and global culture
- Assisted in screening link distribution and tracking responses
- Design programming strategy for live and virtual screenings, including talkbacks and panels
- Collaborated on the development of marketing decks and content for social media and email campaigns
Selection Committee Member
DOCNYC FILM FESTIVAL
New York, NY
2024.05 - Current
- Assessed submissions and collaborated with Film Office Manager to gauge thematic compatibility for features and shorts
Editorial Contributor, Writer, & Film Critic
FREELANCE
New York, NY
2022.07 - Current
- Published reviews and interviews in Screen Slate, The Brooklyn Rail, and Journey Into Cinema.
- Managed editorial lifecycle from pitch to publication while collaborating with editors to meet deadlines.
- Coordinated multi-stage revision cycles of contributor feedback across various publications.
- Streamlined editorial processes similar to academic peer review.
Events & Screenings
FREELANCE COORDINATOR
Multi-City & Global
2019.01 - Current
- Managed end-to-end logistics for film events, including filmmaker outreach and asset collection.
- Coordinated guest outreach and secured screening rights for successful events.
- Oversaw venue coordination and ensured compliance with institutional promotional guidelines.
- Moderated post-screening Q&As to facilitate engaging discussions with guests.
Chapter President
CINEMA POLITICA
Minneapolis, MN
2023.01 - 2023.12
- Curated and introduced socially engaged films emphasizing environmental and social justice for local audiences.
- Established partnerships with university and community organizations to enhance attendance and visibility.
- Facilitated post-screening discussions, moderating filmmaker Q&As to deepen audience engagement.
Digital Content Producer
WHAT IF CINEMA
Minneapolis, MN
2021.06 - 2022.06
- Aligned cross-platform digital publishing schedules with editorial calendars.
- Coordinated editorial production timelines, ensuring accurate distribution of final assets.
- Designed email campaigns and digital assets to enhance audience engagement.
- Compiled performance metrics and tracked audience analytics for newsletters and video campaigns.
- Researched competitive digital film platforms to inform content programming strategy.
Community Outreach Associate
TWIN CITIES IRANIAN CULTURE COLLECTIVE
Saint Paul, MN
2021.03 - 2021.12
- Directed event planning and programming for public screenings to foster cross-cultural dialogue.
- Facilitated outreach to Iranian Women’s Film Festival programmers, expanding collaboration opportunities.
- Increased social media engagement through targeted content campaigns and promotional materials.
Editorial Intern
SIGHT & SOUND MAGAZINE
London, UK
2020.01 - 2020.02
- Conducted archival research and reviewed transcripts to enhance feature content development.
- Maintained structured metadata and contributor information through CMS and database tools.
- Ensured consistency in data and formatting across editorial and visual assets.
- Collaborated with editors to create engaging feature content.
Education
Master of Arts - Film Studies in Programming and Curation
NATIONAL FILM AND TELEVISION SCHOOL
01.2021
Skills
- Digital Asset Coordination
- Content Scheduling
- Marketing Campaign Support
- Screening Link Management
- Audience Analytics
- Event Planning
- Partnership Outreach
- Editorial Calendar Management
- Permissions & Contracts
- Community Engagement
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Airtable
- WordPress
- CMS
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Canva
- Mailchimp
- HTML/CSS
Featured Publications
- ‘A Body to Live In’ Review, Screen Slate, 05/04/25 https://www.screenslate.com/articles/body-live
- Why The Soundtrack of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Is So Mindblowing, Joysauce, 04/04/25, https://joysauce.com/why-the-soundtrack-of-the-white-lotus-season-3-is-so-mindblowing/
- ‘True/False 2025: Our Future’s Keepers’, Journey Into Cinema, 01/01/25, https://journeyintocinema.com/true-false-2025-review/
- ‘Universal Language’ Review, Screen Slate, 03/06/25, https://www.screenslate.com/articles/universal-language
- ‘Blind Love: Tunnel Vision’, Journey Into Cinema, 01/01/25, https://journeyintocinema.com/blind-love-review/
- ‘The Black Europe Film Festival Bridges the Local and the Global’, Racket MN, 01/30/25, https://racketmn.com/the-black-europe-film-festival-bridges-the-local-and-the-global
- Regimes of Visibility: A Conversation with Dimitris Athiridis, Screen Slate, 10/12/24, https://www.screenslate.com/articles/regimes-visibility-conversation-dimitris-athiridis
Timeline
Film Programmer
ARTE EAST
2025.04 - Current
Selection Committee Member
DOCNYC FILM FESTIVAL
2024.05 - Current
Chapter President
CINEMA POLITICA
2023.01 - 2023.12
Editorial Contributor, Writer, & Film Critic
FREELANCE
2022.07 - Current
Digital Content Producer
WHAT IF CINEMA
2021.06 - 2022.06
Community Outreach Associate
TWIN CITIES IRANIAN CULTURE COLLECTIVE
2021.03 - 2021.12
Editorial Intern
SIGHT & SOUND MAGAZINE
2020.01 - 2020.02
Events & Screenings
FREELANCE COORDINATOR
2019.01 - Current
Master of Arts - Film Studies in Programming and Curation
NATIONAL FILM AND TELEVISION SCHOOL