I’m passionate about the intersection of storytelling and cultural change. I believe that stories can change the world.
About Me
It all started when…
Growing up in a small town in Colorado, I always loved film. From a young age, it became my way of learning about the world. Pursuing that love, I received my BFA in Creative Producing from Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts before going on to receive my Master’s degree in Media, Culture, and Communication from New York University.
My first chance to really stretch my film wings came in creative programming and acquisitions at Lionsgate’s Tribeca Shortlist, a niche streaming service committed to handpicking the best movies. I later joined the team at Giant Worldwide to help launch Giant Pictures, a digital distribution company focused on creative distribution strategies for independent filmmakers. While there, I acquired and optimized the distribution and marketing strategies for more than 80 feature films, including the beloved Anton Yelchin documentary ‘Love, Antosha’ (Sundance 2019) and ‘Matangi/Maya/M.I.A.’ (Sundance 2018).
In 2020 I joined the Tribeca Film Festival as an Associate Programmer and Industry Coordinator, not only showcasing great films to screen at the festival but also helping filmmakers find the right distribution partner. In addition to festival work, I offered distribution and marketing consultation services for filmmakers navigating the world of distribution, providing marketing guidance, sales, and overall strategy - and during a global pandemic. I then made my way to the affiliate distribution department at STARZ where I trained customer service reps on how to effectively sell STARZ to customers, and implemented POS strategies to maximize revenue and subscriber growth on DIRECTV and Dish. In 2022, I joined the domestic distribution team at Lionsgate selling content to TV and digital platforms - a dream gig with the best team!
At the end of the day, I am fulfilled being on a team that helps bring powerful stories to wider audiences. I’m always thrilled to connect with others who share my passion for storytelling and cultural change.
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Testimonials
“Genuinely interested and passionate about the work... I don’t know a person who has ever worked with Sarah who hasn’t felt an immediate affinity. She is both a strong teammate as well as a compassionate and loyal colleague.”
“I hired Sarah to work the grass-roots outreach for my latest film, “A Call To Spy,” released by IFC Films in a pandemic landscape. Sarah is not only hard working and reliable, but creative and innovative. I highly recommend working with her!”
“Sarah is an exceptionally personable individual whose enthusiasm and interaction proved crucial to creating a culture of productivity and motivation amongst her peers... She is a bright, diligent young woman who would make a superb asset to any organization.”
Get to know me better:
My favorite movie treat is a handful of Reese’s Pieces mixed with popcorn
I’ve traveled to 35 countries on 5 continents (so far!)
Christmas Eve must-watch: It’s a Wonderful Life
Favorite show of all time: Breaking Bad
I lived in Thailand for 6 months teaching English to high school students
Celebrity crush: Brendan Fraser in The Mummy
Dream dinner party guests include Anthony Bourdain and Pamela Anderson
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