For the past year, I have been interning remotely for Impostor Pictures. This unconventional internship afforded me the opportunity to work with an amazing team of LA-based filmmakers (Fred Berger, Eric Garcia) while finishing my senior year in Miami. My responsibilities have involved: • Reading scripts • Writing coverage • Managing filming and festival schedules • Assisting with pre-production and production for the films THE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE (director André Øvredal, starring Emile Hirsch, Brian Cox) and LA LA LAND (director Damien Chazelle, WHIPLASH). Prior to that, I interned for distribution company Meyers Media Group (MMG) at the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival and gained extensive knowledge about the post-production process. At MMG I: • Learned the mechanics of split-right deals • Participated in distribution deals • Networked with powerful executives • Helped out with everyday administrative tasks. After returning to the states, I interned at Michael Nardelli’s indie production company Taggart Productions (THE GIANT MECHANICAL MAN, ANOTHER HAPPY DAY) in West Hollywood. At Taggart I: • Researched story ideas • Pitched scripts to executives • Learned how to navigate Los Angeles efficiently • Wrote coverage • Helped executives form partnerships with other production companies

Production Intern @ • Reading scripts and writing coverage for internal office use • Researching potential script story ideas and authors • Performing general office duties such as email management and managing schedules • Assisting with pre-production and in production films From June 2014 to Present (1 year 4 months) Greater Los Angeles AreaProducer @ • Coordinate cast and crew, locations, and equipment for filming. • Perform extensive pre-production and production work to ensure success of the films. From January 2012 to December 2014 (3 years) Coral Gables, FLProduction Intern @ • Read scripts and wrote coverage for internal office use • Conducted research on potential investors and/or partnerships • Researched potential script story ideas and authors • Performed general office duties such as email management and answering phones From June 2013 to September 2013 (4 months) Los Angeles, CAProduction Intern @ • Assisted a team from the Los Angeles office with office support for two weeks during the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival • Read scripts and wrote coverage for internal office use • Reviewed films for potential distribution deals. From May 2013 to May 2013 (1 month) 2013 Festival de Cannes, FranceAdministrative Assistant/User Assistant @ • Managed reading room to ensure a pleasant environment for students. • Served as an intermediary between faculty members to ensure information and messages were successfully transferred among departments and individuals. • Assisted students with computer related problems to ensure their satisfaction • Managed lab supplies and equipment to maintain efficient lab functioning From August 2011 to December 2012 (1 year 5 months) School of Communication/Stanford Computer LabGallery Intern @ • Shot and edited multiple photograph collections (i.e. Galella, Twombly, Warhol) for selling purposes and internal office use • Researched and contacted photographers to publish and sell their works online • Prepared and packed photographs for shipping to hasten the delivery to customers From June 2012 to August 2012 (3 months) Greater New York City AreaExecutive Office Assistant and Retail Webmaster @ • Digitally photographed and prepared images using Photoshop for upload to the company’s website. • Created editorials and formed databases using Excel to allow for successful inter-staff communication and to hasten internet upload of merchandise. • Performed inventory, customer service, merchandise display, and acted as a buyer’s assistant to facilitate a pleasing environment for customers and heighten their shopping experiences. From September 2007 to August 2011 (4 years) Delray Beach, Florida

Motion Pictures, BSC, University of Miami School of Communication @ University of Miami From 2011 to 2015 Study Abroad @ Charles University, Prague, Czech RepublicFestival de Cannes, France @ Creative Minds in Cannes Filmmaker InstituteScholarship Institute for Humane Studies Summer Seminar Scholarship @ Bryn Mawr College Sami Ponoroff is skilled in: Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Social Networking, Facebook, Mac, PowerPoint, Blogging, Quicktime, iPhoto, After Effects, Microsoft Word, Operational Excellence, PC, Avid Media Composer, Film Production, Script Coverage, Casting