Daniel Simolke

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Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706 acb33s@r.postjobfree.com

JOB EXPERIENCE

Intern and Production Assistant at Sharp Entertainment August 2013-December 2013

● Development and research for various television shows.

● Production Assistant on “Punkin Chunkin 2013”

● Production Assistant on “World Food Championships 2013”

● Production Assistant on “Can You Cook It?”

● Production Intern on “Discovery ID’s Secret Lives of Stepford Wives”

Contributing Writer for Shadow and Act on the Indiewire Network April 2013-

Present

● Movie reviews, news articles, and editorials.

Script Coverage at GreeneStreet Films October 2012-September 2013

Read, analyze, and provide feedback / notes on screenplays.

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Miscellaneous office work.

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Worked at the 2013 “Almost Christmas” movie premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival.

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Assistant Projects Manager at Rada Film Group March-August 2013

● Day-to-day administration and development.

● Marketing, planning and organization for the film “American Promise” (New York Film

Festival Official Selection and winner of the U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award at

the 2013 Sundance Film Festival).

Tribeca Film Festival April 2013

Theater screening team.

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Doc NYC Film Festival November 2012, 2013

Theater staff and promotion.

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New York Film Festival September-October 2012, 2013

Theater staff, information desk, bartender, assistant at premieres.

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Intern at The Film Society of Minneapolis / St. Paul March-September 2012

Marketing / community outreach and film promotion.

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Miscellaneous office work.

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Staff member at 2012 Minneapolis / St. Paul International Film Festival.

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EDUCATION

Appalachian State University, Boone, N.C. August 2008 - December 2011

Bachelor of Science, Communication Studies

● English minor (film concentration)

● 3.2 Cumulative GPA - 3.82 Major GPA

● Dean’s list 2010, 2011 – Chancellor’s list 2011

STUDY ABROAD, LEADERSHIP, AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Hurricane Sandy Relief Volunteer

● Helped repair buildings, provided supplies, manual labor, etc.

Communication Studies: Post WWII Communication in Poland

May-June 2011

● Attended classes at the University of Gdansk.

Architectural, Landscape, and Documentary Photography in Italy

May-June 2010

Gained experience in intercultural communication and photography.

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Alternative Spring Break Trip to Costa Rica: Volunteer Work

March 2010

Built the foundation for a school while living with a local family.

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Clean-up and Volunteer work at MACA (Community Theater Performing Arts)

July 2009

Helped to renovate a community theater building.

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Outward Bound

June 2009

Learned leadership, survival, and team management skills.

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Incorporated sustainable living practices while backpacking in Appalachia.

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Apartheid and Civil Rights Comparison Class: South Africa

May-June 2009

Volunteered at a local school.

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Met with South African government officials, professors, and college students.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Strong written and oral communication skills.

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Computer skills including – Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Final Draft, Final Cut

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Pro.

● Wrote a one-act play that was performed at Appalachian State University and is in

development to be produced in Brooklyn.

● High School Varsity Basketball Team (4-A State Playoff Finalists) 2006-2008

● I have a car that can be used for transportation, running errands, etc.

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