Sylvana Fernandez

• Release PA duties

• Assisted with the creation, completion, and delivery of Sponsor Wrap Reports for the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival • Contributed to the preparation and execution of Film Independent members-only screenings / Director Q&A events

• Shadowed and assisted producers on shoots, recordings, mixes, and edits for various account brands • Assisted with departmental administrative duties and the creation of daily reports • Performed research for footage and sat in on new business production meetings

• Found festivals to travel to for the promotion of MWCC projects in development • Wrote press releases & collected press coverage clippings for events such as the DocMiami International Film Festival & the Tunis International Film Festival in multiple languages • Researched and created reports for other department heads on distribution/indie film marketing

• Worked at The American Pavilion on daily operations, dealing face-to-face with industry and media • Volunteered to assist with the set-up and supervision of private events at the Pavilion

• Assisted with creation and distribution of press credentials & kits • Supervised festival volunteers at press check-in/main office • Escorted filmmakers & talent to Filmmaker Services suite for interviews • Translated video interviews with filmmakers for MIFF’s daily online publication • Answered press questions, assisted with red carpets & media entry into screening venues