David Bertrand

Background

About David Bertrand

David is a film & TV business affairs manager and development professional, film programmer, events producer, festival coordinator, writer and musician, with 15+ years experience in film and the arts. He's equally at ease working behind the scenes, as in the public eye. Work samples and glowing recommendations are happily provided by request, such as:"David pursues his work with the utmost professionalism, initiative and care, and has won the trust and respect of everyone he deals with."- Katie Gilkes, Manager, IITS-Cinemas, Concordia University PROFESSIONAL SKILLS: Film & TV Production: • Handling tax credit applications (federal & provincial) and funding applications to all major Canadian funding bodies - Telefilm, CMF, Ontario Creates, Rogers Doc Fund, Shaw Rocket Fund • TV series writing team member, breaking new stories, proofing and researching scripts • Screenwriting and story editing feature films, shorts, and interactive entertainment • Office coordination and administration, managing databases and filing systems • Production budgeting, scheduling, overseeing daily shooting schedules Writing, Advertising & Communications: • Writing hundreds of published film, music, and arts articles and features • Managing website content, social media, and online promotional networks • Copywriting and drafting pitch packages for marketing & advertising campaigns • Editing & proofreading content for printed schedules and program guides • Closed captions and subtitles for major studio TV & film projects Festival Management & Event Planning: • Supervisory and management roles for international film and arts festivals • Box office management, ticket sales, bookkeeping and accounting • Overseeing volunteers and staff, venue set-up, promotions, crowd management • Programming films and special events with artists, distributors, and cultural organizations Computer Skills: • Familiarity with Mac OSX and Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Movie Magic Screenwriter, Final Draft