Mariam Arthur

PO Box 4011

Hollywood, California 90028

310.699.6432

mariam@iqsecure.com

www.PollyAnnPro.com

Available by contract:

·       PollyAnn Productions, LLC: Consulting and Management.

·       Writing script coverage, script consultations and re-writes.

·       Assisting film industry professionals by coordinating events, craft service and festival submissions.

·       Developing cross-country tours.

Career Objectives:

·       To secure a position as a film acquisition executive.

Experience:

ENTERTAINMENT / EVENT PLANNING / VIP SERVICES

Tour Manager, Roller Love Tour, Hollywood, CA, 2006

·       Managed Route 66 road tour by Robby Love, the Roller Rapper.

·       Confirmed hotels, skating rink performances and Children’s Hospital visits.

·       Researched Route 66 icon locations, navigated during tour.

·       Contacted press outlets and managed publicity during tour.

·       Hired production crew.

·       www.rollerrapper.com

Event Manager, Gemini Manor, Hollywood, CA 2006 - Present

·       Managed performers, inc. fire dancers, bands, and belly dancers, with real-time video display.

·       Managed door crew and valet.

·       www.geminimanor.com

Event Coordinator, Minuteman Caravan, Laguna Hills, CA 2006

·       Planned a cross-country caravan for the Minuteman Project with rallies in key cities.

·       Coordinated local members to assist planning rallies in 13 cities, inc. 5 state capitols and the National Capitol in Washington D.C.

·       Determined the route and distributed information for members traveling with the caravan.

·       Managed the two-week caravan from Los Angeles to Washington D.C.

·       www.minutemanproject.com

Staff, Bangkok Film Market, Bangkok, Thailand, 2006

·       Assisted director with all on-site operations.

·       Completed data entry for BFM Handbook.

·       Assisted exhibitors with any on-site concerns.

·       www.bangkokfilm.org/

Founder/Executive Director, Thunderbird International Film Festival, Cedar City, UT, 2000-Present

·       Founded and developed the festival concept, and organized the board of directors.

·       Acquired films, panelists, judges, sponsors and celebrities (inc. Gordon Jump, Clint Howard, Keith Merrill, and more), and promoted the festival at the American Film Market.

·       Programmed festival schedule and VIP itineraries.

·       Screened 33 films in 2001, 50 films in 2002, and received clearance for a premiere in 2003.

·       www.thunderbirdfilmfestival.suu.edu

Coordinator, Rocky Mountain Theatre Association annual convention, Cedar City, UT, 2000

·       Scheduled more than 40 presenters (inc. Gerry Molen and Karl Malden) for almost 100 workshops and lectures, including a royal feaste.

·       Designed newsletters and program using Quark.

·       www.rmta.org

Associate Producer, Tragedy of Romance, Cedar City, UT, 1999

·       Southern Utah University student feature film.

·       Coordinated cast and crew of more than 30 full-time students on more than a dozen locations for six-months.

·       Scheduled call sheets and shooting schedules.

·       Filled every position when a crewmember was unavailable.

Casting Director, Family Adventure Films, LLC, Hollywood, CA, 2005

·       Posted breakdowns and coordinated auditions for a music video project.

Craft Service, The Florist, Los Angeles, CA, 2003

·       AFI Directing Workshop for Women short film.

·       Purchased supplies and maintained the craft services table according to union standards.

·       www.thefloristmovie.com/credits.html

VIP Guest Relations, Celebration Concerts, San Jose, CA, 1990-1995

·       Assisted musicians in green rooms and with their concessions.

·       Assisted road managers.

·       www.celebrationconcerts.com

MANAGEMENT

Executive Assistant, Interactive Film Sales International, Inc., Marina del Rey, CA, 2003-2005

·       Script coverage, press releases, promotional packages, phones, shipping, web design, scheduling (Dan Sales passed away in 2005).

Executive Assistant, A Matter of Mediation, Inc., Marina del Rey, CA, 2005

·       Wrote proposals, provided transportation, web design, scheduling.

Personal Manager, Arthur Roberts, Marina del Rey, CA, 2005

·       Life coached client for achievement of long-term personal and career goals, interior design, personal chef.

Personal Manager, Lara Leach, Marina del Rey, CA, 2005

·       Introduced client for casting and modeling, scheduling, transportation.

Consultant, Omni Entertainment, Hollywood, CA, 2004

·       Advised on all aspects of film department (marketing, productions).

Concessions Manager, SUUSA, Cedar City, UT, 2002

·       Managed concessions crew during REO Speedwagon Southern Utah University concert.

Campground Manager, Spirit West Coast, Monterey, CA, 2002

·       Managed campground area for concert festival with attendance of 60,000.

Manager, Pah Tempe Hot Springs, Hurricane, UT, 2000-2001

·       Managed bed & breakfast operations and daily visitors (inc. reservations and payment).

BROADCAST/JOURNALISM

Writer, Bangkok International Film Festival, Bangkok, Thailand, 2006

·       Wrote biographies and synopsis for 2006 BKKIFF Program.

·       www.bangkokfilm.org

Journalist, Filmfestivals.com, Park City, UT, 2003, 2005

·       Covered the Sundance Film Festival (print and photographs).

·       Interviewed one-on-one with Matt Dillon, James Foley, Pauly Shore, Thomas Vinterberg and more.

·       Interviewed roundtables with Adrian Brody, Keira Knightley, James Woods, Oliver Platt, Patricia Clarkson, Katie Holmes, Tatum O'Neal and more.

Broadcast Journalist, SUTV, Cedar City, UT, 2000-2003

·       Produced original SUU Live series, news packages, PSAs and commercials (inc. 30 sec. commercial for a local winning candidate).

·       Operated studio and field DVC-Pro cameras.

·       Edited linear and non-linear systems.

·       Operated studio broadcast equipment including video switcher, audio, CG and lights.

·       Coordinated guests for Focus on Cedar City.

Editor/Graphic Artist, American Folk Ballet, Cedar City, UT, 2000

·       Wrote all articles and designed layout for 2000 Newsletter.

Senior Staff Writer, SUU University Journal, Cedar City, UT, 1998-2000

Journalist/Columnist, Mid-Valley Publishing, Atwater, CA, 1996-1998

·       Reported on assignment for 7 weekly newspapers.

·       Wrote weekly column Our Own Backyard for Hilmar Times.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

International Film Festival Summit, New York, NY, 2004

·       Panelist on Film Festival Brainstorming Session: The Future of Film Festivals 2010, moderated by Chris Gore.

·       www.filmfestivalsummit.com/index.cfm?id=14283&fuseaction=browse&pageid=22

ADDITIONAL HISTORY

Teacher, Cedar City Children's Theatre, Cedar City, UT, 2003

·       Developed course and taught high school filmmaking.

Event Coordinator, SUU Honors Program, Cedar City, UT, 2001-2002

Special Skills:

·   PC and Mac, Quark and Adobe, Microsoft Office programs. Outlook Express, Entourage and Eudora. Experienced with one-on-one celebrity interviews, motorsports and environmental issues, film reviews. Experienced 35mm photojournalism. Experienced AP style. Experienced script coverage/writer. Experienced Chef. Folk musician/songwriter. Passport current.

Education:

B.S. in University Studies: Theatre/Communication emphasis, Southern Utah University, 2003

SUU Honors Program, 2000-2003

SUU Communication Department Award of Merit for Outstanding Broadcast Excellence, 2002

National Collegiate Honors Council, member in good standing, 2003-present