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Link to most recent project: wecouldbeking.com
Official trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1jgu9JG6qo
Sarah Jacobson
[email protected] (440) 759-0304
EDUCATION
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts May 2010
B.A. in Psychology
EXPERIENCE
Flatbush Pictures, Associate Producer Jan 2013-April 2014
• Coordinated and assisted on production shoots for documentary, We Could Be King
• Identified relevant archival footage; worked with television networks and libraries to bring material in house and processed licensing agreements
• Researched and fact checked on projects in various stages of development
• Compiled selects, organized footage and logs, and served as liaison between production and post-production units
• Reached out to educational distributors to establish distribution partnership
• Wrote bi-weekly reports for crew on developments in news relevant to possible changes in the story.
• Oversaw screening packages and press kit mailings
• Assisted in reviewing and hiring interns
• Updated social media outlets for several company films
• Maintained database of potential clients and open calls for filmmaking opportunities
Jaffa Films, Production Coordinator, New York/Madrid Jan-Aug 2013
• Conducted research, wrote blog posts, and transcribed interviews for documentary entitled Rediscovering Kate Carew
• Attended production and post-production workshops in order to gain understanding of lighting, sound, cameras and Final Cut Pro
• Traveled to Spain in March and April in order to find a subject to interview for the documentary, scouted locations, organized a film crew, and assisted in the production of the interview
Museum of Arts and Design, Education Department Intern, New York Oct-Dec 2012
• Handled administrative tasks, such as answering inquires from the general public, scheduling group tours, and processing payments
• Assisted in public program events, as well as workshops and tours given to visiting school groups
• Supported the production staff by collecting research on new media techniques used within museum settings and transcribing artist interviews
Melton Language Services, Teacher, Madrid Spain July 2012
• Led intensive English summer courses for youth ages 10 to 17 using the communicative approach methodology. Rather than following a textbook, all activities were creative, interactive, and situation-based in order to develop oral expression and communication skills
IES Clara Campoamor, Assistant Teacher, Yunquera de Henares, Spain Oct 2010-June 2012
• Helped to implement the school’s first bilingual program by facilitating reading, listening, and oral exercises to students (12 to 16) in order to increase their understanding of grammar concepts, vocabulary, and pronunciation
• Led small group conversation classes to strengthen students’ confidence in English speaking skills
• Privately tutored teenagers from the community in extracurricular lessons
Berea Children and Family Home Services, Treatment Specialist, Cleveland June-August 2012
• Provided emotional support to troubled teenagers (ages 12-16) in a locked-down residential treatment setting
• Supervised and led therapeutic activities intended to help the teenagers explore their feelings
Boston University Family and Development Treatment Lab, Directed Study Sept-Dec 2009
• Assisted in data entry management regarding measures of stress and psychopathology for recent study
• Organized recruitment strategies and helped develop standardized diagnostic interview material for future study on maternal depression and its impact on youth
Cassel Hospital, Intern, Surrey, United Kingdom Feb-April 2009
• Worked on the residential in-patient family unit of a hospital that helps parents suffering from poor mental health who are a risk to their children’s well-being
• Engaged children (5 months to 9 years) who had been victims of negligence and abuse in activities intended to develop developmental, educational and social skills
• Familiarized myself with patients’ records to better understand symptoms and treatment plans
• Attended group therapy and staff meetings to understand the current issues on the unit
• Supported patients through active listening and through assisting them in their daily workgroup responsibilities
Cleveland Jewish News, Paid Editorial Intern, Cleveland, Ohio May, July-Aug 2008
• Interviewed and profiled members of the community for weekly news stories.
• Covered local news and researched ideas for future stories
SKILLS
• Intermediate level of speaking, reading and writing in Spanish
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Final Cut Pro 7
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