Sarah Timlick

Experience

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  Blazing Design Inc.

  Apr 2008 - Sept 2008

  Advertising Intern

  •Strategized on new business goals with advertising team to increase efficiency in overall marketing campaigns for clients (Weetabix, Clorox etc.).•Project Management on Company Charity Golf Tournament devising innovative contesting to increase donations for Canadian Women’s Foundation with a successful 25% increase from year prior. •Team Lead on all administrative responsibilities, building organizational system for all acquired stock content post-Ad shoot. •Assisted in the production, casting, and editing of commercial shoots. Show less

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  Alliance Films Inc

  Jul 2009 - Apr 2013

  Exhibitor Relations Co-ordinator

  •Conducted strategic analysis of Studio competitors, marketplace trends and successful campaigns for optimization of in-theatre marketing assets. •Oversaw in-theatre promotions and brand awareness through successful digital creative contests, in-theatre display partnerships (Banana Republic, Indigo, Samsung etc.) for wide release films and franchises (Hunger Games, The King’s Speech, Silver Linings Playbook, Resident Evil etc.)•Project Management supporting the team on activations for conventions, conferences, trade shows and festivals (Fan Expo, Taste of the Danforth, Show Canada etc.) •Team leader in administrative responsibilities. Prepared detailed in-theatre marketing forecasts on a daily, weekly and quarterly basis for all in-theatre marketing programs. Ensuring all onscreen materials were delivered through from vendors prior to deadlines (Deluxe, Technicolor, CCDI etc.) •Provide strong level of support and initiative to internal team/management.•Run all onsite security measures for preliminary screenings as well as Red Carpet Talent Q&A. Show less

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  Entertainment One

  Apr 2013 - Jan 2015

  Exhibitor Relations, Manager

  • Initiated multi-faceted marketing and advertising campaigns as the head of Exhibitor Relations & In-theatre Marketing for all National and Grassroots campaigns. Fostered and developed innovative film contests, trade shows, brand activations and media solutions with a clear understanding of consumer demands to aid in support of the larger strategic marketing plan (Boxtrolls In-theatre Art Exhibit, Paddington in-theatre displays etc.)•Creative art direction on Canadian advertising content (trailers, promos, tv spots etc.) Ensuring content is accurate and on trend with marketplace demands while Coordinating with the lab (Deluxe & Technicolor) on timely delivery. • Ongoing relationship management with studio partners US and International Distribution partners: Lionsgate, Summit, Focus Features, Relativity Media, The Weinstein Company, Studio Canal, Sony etc.• Executed all Release Calendar Presentations for eOne film content both commercial and art house specialty films at Exhibitor and Industry conferences (Show Canada, Cineplex & Landmark GM Conference etc.) •Red Carpet security, anti-piracy and talent management for Q&AS and interviews. Brought in nuovo supreme security team NEPS, increased on pre-release protection of films by 98%. •Trained and on-boarded all Exhibitor Relations Interns and Coordinators. Show less

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  Elevation Pictures Corp.

  Jan 2015 - Mar 2025

  •Develop sales strategies around research projects analyzing theatre and market trends/growth forecasting to maximize the profitability of box office while maintaining strong relationships with exhibitors.•Serve as central relationship team leader for US Distribution partners, including but not limited to: A24, STX, Neon, Lionsgate, Open Road, Bleecker Street, United Artists, Paramount etc. Ensuring highest standard execution of all releases resulting in significant Canadian market share. •Manage business development, overseeing the execution of Theatrical Sales for Western & Atlantic Canada for distribution of motion pictures produced/acquired and released domestically by Elevation. •Oversee negotiation of payment terms, weekly holdovers, group sales programs, trade screenings and acquiring premium screens to maximize box office revenue. Responsible for over approximately 300 theatres. •Head of Exhibitor Relations & In-theatre Marketing team for Elevation. Securing premium trailer placement and proficient implementation of concessions, party room, retail, set visits, Pre-Show, reward screening programs as well as brand partnership contesting. •Serve as the liaison for Elevation and CAFDE at all National Classification forums and legislation updates. Specifically with the Ontario Provincial government. •Experienced public speaker, presenting upcoming content in large corporate facilities, on-site US Studio meeting, TIFF events, Industry fundraisers, conferences and Speaker panels. •Direct all anti-piracy measures, Talent and Producer screen checks for Canadian Festivals including TIFF. •Management of VOD and Transactional Sales with major clients (Apple, Bell, TELUS, Rogers, SaskTel, MTS) as well as non-theatrical Educational & Community screenings both in Canada (Criterion) and the US (Swank).•Assist on Production creative team for upcoming initiatives. Show less

  • Head of Theatrical Sales Distribution

    Mar 2024 - Mar 2025

  • Director of Sales Distribution & Development

    Aug 2021 - Mar 2025

  • Manager Sales Distribution

    Jan 2015 - Nov 2021
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  Altea Active

  Mar 2022 - now

  Yoga Instructor
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  LIV North Inc. / Apple Fitness

  Sept 2022 - Mar 2025

  Yoga Instructor
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  Amazon MGM Studios

  Mar 2025 - now

  Head of Theatrical Distribution, Canada