Harmony Ching
International Film Sales And Distribution, International Film Festival Consultant
Hong Kong
Summary
10+ years experience in film industry, insightful manager with experience directing and improving operations through strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Manager, Film Distribution & Marketing
mm2 Studios Hong Kong
07.2019 - Current
- Maximize exposure and profit of films worldwide - International sales and acquisition of films, titles sold to the 10+ countries
- Great connection with international film festival - Pitching for selection to recognizable festival, e.g. Cannes, IFFR, Venice, Toronto, Taiwan Golden Horse, etc
- Manage budget effectively and develop detailed plans for profit maximization - Oversee the whole marketing and distribution strategy
- Maintain great industry connection - Work closely with the producer and director for distribution campaign
- Tailor made content for film promotion and distribution - Translation of film materials (subtitles, synopsis, promotional material)
Distribution Executive
Sundream Motion Pictures
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Collaborate with lab for producing film materials for theatrical release
- Work with foreign film distributors for film material’s delivery
- Check all the translation for localization of film material
- Work with cinemas for theatre material display
- Handle theatre booking for screening
- Work with cinema circuit for joint promotion
- Keep track on the box office record for theatrical released films
Film Distribution Assistant
Universe Films Distribution Co. Limited
11.2015 - 07.2018
- Manage social media platforms, for example, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube Channel
- Handle film promotional materials (stills, posters, trailers, making-of) to overseas distributors and film festivals
- Assist in film gala premiere and press conference
- Assist in film acquisition process
- Handle other ad hoc duties for the operation of film distribution department
Tutor
HKCMI Training Centre
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Assisting student to finish their homework, supervising students' discipline and reporting the teaching progress to the company.
English Translator
Star Chef Management School
05.2015 - 05.2015
- Assisting foreign cooking class students by translating the instructions of the cook to English.
Tutor
Kumon Education
04.2014 - 01.2015
- Assisting for tutorial class and marking students homework, which required high degree of patience and attentiveness.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) - English For the Professions
City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong01.2015
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Project planning
- Team leadership
- Budget control
- Decision-making
- Project management
- Negotiation
- Marketing
- Relationship building
- Schedule preparation
- Sales management & techniques
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
2013 Scored 7.0 (out of 9.0) International English Language Testing System (IELTS) British Council
DATE AVAILABLE
Negotiable
CURRENT SALARY
HKD 24,000
EXPECTED SALARY
HKD 40,000
Timeline
Manager, Film Distribution & Marketing
mm2 Studios Hong Kong
07.2019 - Current
Distribution Executive
Sundream Motion Pictures
07.2018 - 06.2019
Film Distribution Assistant
Universe Films Distribution Co. Limited
11.2015 - 07.2018
English Translator
Star Chef Management School
05.2015 - 05.2015
Tutor
HKCMI Training Centre
09.2014 - 06.2015
Tutor
Kumon Education
04.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) - English For the Professions
City University of Hong Kong
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