Julia Pontecorvo

Stringout character arcs on AVID

Oversee 8 simultaneous productions across the US as part of a first-time collaboration between WNET and Firelight Media on an anthology series featuring BIPOC creators in the fields of art and culture. Developed creative guidelines for filmmakers and review process for stakeholders, streamlined communication and workflow across two arts organizations. Supervise approvals, delivery, and clearances for all films. Assist in developing and executing an overall communications plan and strategy to promote series and filmmakers. Negotiating media and PR partnerships as part of digital release strategy for early October 2020. Successfully partnered with DOCNYC to feature 6 of the 8 films as part of a unique works-in-progress event during the 2019 festival. Sold out screening.

One-hour documentary special on the rise of inclusive design, which follows three rising designers across architecture, fashion and product design.

Collaborated on narrative design with creative director for independent, immersive documentary. Supervised, built relationships, and motivated a team of creatives and technicians with a fast paced work load. Developed and managed production plan and budget. Functioned as lead communications operations officer, managing external and internal communications to ensure stakeholder alignment, festival admittances, and smooth and timely launch. Managed PR and industry events. The project was invited to the 2018 Future of Storytelling Summit and premiered at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival, selling out the majority of showings and garnering positive press mentions in major industry publications.

Responsible for developing the story structure and overseeing the assembly of the film, which gives audiences an inside look at the work of hip-hop photographers, as told through their first-hand accounts, exclusive images, and unedited contact sheets. Researched and prepped 21 interviews; worked closely with Director and Editor to develop visual motifs and themes. Documentary was exhibited at the Annenberg Space for Photography and was part of the inaugural exhibit at the ICP reopening in January 2020.