I am a freelance writer, publicist and digital marketing coordinator specializing in arts, culture and entertainment.
By day, I move between SummerWorks and The Theatre Centre as an in-house marketing coordinator. On a freelance basis, I create branded digital content and coordinate publicity for films and music videos. As a unit publicist, I'll be with you every step of the way from pre-production to release. I develop public relations and marketing strategies, create promotional content and coordinate media coverage.
Keep scrolling to check out some of my credits and published work.
freelance clients
Switch Hitter Films
Unit Publicist
Director Julianna Notten and producer Claire Allore were granted funding from Netflix and Telefilm Canada to develop their award-winning short ERIN'S GUIDE TO KISSING GIRLS into a feature-length film. Currently, in pre-production, my role on the team is to drum up media interest and coordinate set visits, produce social media content, and develop an electronic press kit to complement the film upon release and distribution. Watch the trailer here.
South Western International Film Festival
Digital Media and Publicity Manager
SWIFF is an annual film festival bringing new voices, diverse stories, and the future of filmmaking to Sarnia, Ontario since 2015. As a relatively new cultural event in rural Ontario, it was important for us to generate organic buzz within the community leading up to and during the festival. Locally producing interactive social media content and live event coverage, as well as pitching to local press and influencers rounded out this grassroots publicity strategy. Learn more about the festival here.
Sisterhood Media
Public Relations Specialist
Sisterhood Media, a Toronto-based media production start-up, needed publicity support on a budget. I created a directive to inform the marketing team’s public relations strategy to promote the company’s recently launched streaming platform. The directive included an annotated press release template with personalized boilerplate, a topline industry forecast and positioning strategy, and recommendations on brand partnerships and key messages. Learn more about this project here.
Turning Tables Media
Unit Publicist
Award-winning short documentary TURNING TABLES gives viewers a snapshot of Anishinaabe techno artist Classic Roots’ creative process. To promote his music video release and the documentary’s festival run, I secured coverage from Toronto-based entertainment and First Nations community media outlets. For social media, I leveraged Classic Roots’ existing Ontario-wide fan base by producing sharable sneak-peaks and behind-the-scenes clips. Learn more about this production here.