Alexzandra Jackson

Experience

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  Curve Theatre

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Team Leader

  Curve is Leicester’s state-of-the-art theatre, based in the cultural quarter, attracting almost one million visitors per year. As a team leader in the operations department, I was responsible for: • Facilitating a fast-paced, customer-focused theatre and events programme• Training of the Box Office team• Maintaining customer databases and sales records• Building Management• Implementation of evolving customer service procedures

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  Phoenix (Cinema - Art - Cafe Bar)

  Sept 2009 - Apr 2018

  Phoenix offers a diverse programme of film, digital art and education opportunities designed to enrich and expand its audience’s experience of cinema. As Education Manager, I was responsible for: • Developing and delivering a programme of activities, encompassing informal and formal education activities; as well as initiatives and events that celebrated achievement in film and digital media. • Managing and developing partnerships and networks with practitioners, tutors and outside organisations• Working in concert with other managers to hone holistic links between the exhibition and education and with the Communications team to reach new audiences• Sourcing and responding to audience feedback Show less

  • Education Manager

    Jan 2012 - Apr 2018

  • Assistant Operations Manager

    Sept 2009 - Jan 2012
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  The Short Cinema Film Festival

  Sept 2010 - Sept 2020

  Festival Director

  The Short Cinema, which launched in 2006, is an International festival with a Midlands focus, whose ethos has always been to give new and existing talent the opportunity to have their film screened in a professional environment to an appreciative audience. As Festival Director, I was responsible for:• Developing and delivering the annual programme• Providing an artistic and strategic vision for the festival• Researching and responding to the audience of the festival itself and its host organisation• Attracting and engaging sponsors, funders and partners• Relationship management with key community professionals• Commissioning and management of freelancers• Liaising with and supporting talent both at the application and exhibition stage• Working with local press and media to expand the festival’s reach Show less

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  British Film Institute (BFI)

  Apr 2018 - Aug 2023

  BFI NETWORK Talent Executive

  As a talent executive, I work to discover and develop filmmaking talent in the Midlands, supporting creatives to access funding, evolve best practice, create films that will resonate with audiences and take the first steps towards a sustainable career in the industry. This includes: • Script and talent development• Developing and managing relationships with artists, film festivals and associated organisations• Expanding public awareness of the funding on offer through the BFI NETWORK• Supporting artists to successfully apply for funding Show less

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  Liminal Screens

  Aug 2023 - now

  Freelance Talent Development Facilitator

  With experience in the film industry and culture sector and a commitment to nurturing creativity, I offer services in talent development and comprehensive project management. My focus is on supporting emerging talent and guiding projects with a personalised approach. Our goal is to help bring your vision to life, ensuring each story or project is handled with care, kindness and professionalism from start to finish.

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  Film and Video Umbrella

  Jul 2024 - now

  Production Manager

  I ensure that FVU’s commissions are realised to the highest artistic standard, to deadline and within budget, providing creative production and post-production support and expertise, while ensuring that all legal as well as organisational procedures and protocols are followed.