Elizabeth "Bess" Austin
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Austin
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AUSTIN
AUSTIN
AUSTIN
BESS
Film Sales, Acquisition, Executive Production & Voice
ABOUT ME!
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Successful work in film requires developing a network of people with the ability to buy, sell, promote and believe.
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I studied music, drama, Arts management, film and writing in the U.S. & Europe. Life overseas gave me a broader view of film and the audiences that watch them.
To locate a winning film, sell a series/film or create a path for a production, my focus is interrelating with others to present compelling cinematic and audio stories to the public.
Years of experience in executive production, acquisition, sales & licensing. Chicago, Los Angeles and Texas
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EXPERIENCE
2021-Current
Vice-President of Sales & Licensing
ECHELON STUDIOS, INC.
Review catalogue content for offering to digital platforms, channels & networks. Presentation and contract negotiation. Create & modify agreements for signature. Global networking with streaming sites to expand title licensing. Contact producers, distributors and festivals to acquire English/foreign language films. Metadata preparation. Review films for license. Author marketing plans on foreign language films for U.S. digital releases. Corporate representation at event and film promotion. Podcasting.
2012-2020
Director of Acquistion & Sales
QUESTAR, INC.
Screened & selected films for acquisition. Assisted on legal agreements, copyright and contract negotiation. Networked to broaden relationships and acquire specific content for digital/DVD. Made initial presentation to buyers. Selected titles and prepared metadata submissions for platforms.
2006-2011
Group Sales
AUDITORIUM THEATRE OF ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY
Created sales plan & developed multi-state patron base. Contact and direct marketing sales to B2B, non-profits and business groups. Social media and email marketing campaigns.
2000-2006
Executive Producer
PHOENIX PRODUCTIONS
Created and oversaw all aspects of film title selection, packaging, and presentation. Headed team in authoring business plans and acted as liaison for funding. Developed client relationships and worked with team to build partnerships. Script analysis and coverage.
SKILLS
Film & Project Sales
Film Selection for Distribution
Copy & Creative Writing
Client Relationships
Film & TV Acquisition
Voice Over & Dialects