Eirini Antonaki
Manchester,U.K
Summary
Experienced film exhibition officer and freelance programmer with 15 years of experience in film festivals across the UK and Greece. Expertise in stakeholder engagement, audience development, EDI initiatives, accessibility practices, event production, curation, and project coordination.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Film Exhibition Officer
Film Hub Midlands
Nottingham
2022.06 - Current
- Act as welcoming face of Film Hub Midlands, managing enquiries from across the Midlands and supporting organisations with awarded projects (film exhibitors)
- Provide tailored 1:1 support for Pitch Pots, BFI UK-wide season, Bursary, and Film Exhibition Fund applicants, helping members improve the quality of their applications and accessibility
- Manage all funding schemes and sit on assessment panels
- Maintain robust systems for tracking data across numerous complex projects
- Collate project reports and input data for BFI quarterly reports, ensuring accuracy and transparency
- Oversee project payments and conduct organisational financial checks in liaison with the Finance Manager
- Coordinate member meetings and events
- Participate in BFI FAN meetings and events as required to represent the Midlands region
Pre-Selector
Cornwall Film Festival
Cornwall
2023.05 - 2023.09
- Assisted with the submission process on festival's platform FilmFreeway
- Facilitated review feedback to ensure high standards.
- Increased film review workload by 30% compared to average submissions
- Watched and reviewed short films and feature films
- Assessed films based on artistic merit, storytelling, technical execution, and festival fit
- Contributed to discussions about programming choices and festival curation
Film Festival Reviewer
Manchester Lift-Off Film Festival
2022.03 - 2022.03
- Provided extensive feedback and analysis of the film language, acting, technical aspects and artistic intention
Cinema Assistant
Everyman Media Group PLC
Manchester
2021.05 - 2021.10
- Provided luxury cinema experience to customers who have very high expectations of excellent service delivery
- Delivered first class service to all customers, including spending time with them, extending a friendly and helpful approach to every individual whilst ensuring regular customers were acknowledged and warmly welcomed to nurture lasting relationships, encouraging their repeat business to build future sales opportunities
- Completed Everyman Cinema internal training including Fourth and Health and Safety
Film Research Assistant
Belle Vue Productions
Manchester
2021.01 - 2021.06
- Participation in project evaluation services to Greater Manchester Combined Authority's £1.4 million Great Place cultural project, funded by Arts Council England, by transcribing interviews and creating qualitative evaluation reports spreadsheets
- Transcribed reflective interviews with GMCA residents, artists, cultural professionals, politicians and created summary reports
- Hosted and recorded reflective group interviews and film production works, as appropriate, including scripting and logging
Curatorial Assistant
Manchester Museum
Manchester
2018.11 - 2019.06
- Used specialised software to document online the Herbarium's Collection (EMu, Collection Management System)
- Creatively managed the social media accounts of the Herbarium and promoted Manchester's Museum Greenhouse
- Created multiple events as part of the After Hours and educational activities
Guest Services Assistant
Manchester Film Festival
Manchester
2019.03 - 2019.03
- Attended meetings with festival organisers and collated guest schedules and filmmaker welcome packs
- Coordinated transport on behalf of guests, ensuring all luggage and personal items were secured as needed
- Provided guests with information on local attractions, events and sightseeing opportunities, offering first-class experience
- Worked closely with guests, some VIP or celebrity, with a high degree of respect for privacy
Coordinator to the Festival Director
Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Thessaloniki
2014.11 - 2018.11
- Liaised with the director to coordinate and supervise daily operations by keeping simultaneous projects on schedule, and represented the director when needed
- Collaborated effectively with admin teams, human resources and finance department on special projects
- Scheduled Board of Directors meetings, assisting with meeting materials, resources and agendas
- Responded to emails and other correspondence, facilitating positive communication for enhanced business processes
- Booked/coordinated meetings, maintenance of files, couriers, orders and expense reports
- Assisted board members attending other film festivals
Theatre Manager
Politeia Theatre
Thessaloniki, Greece, Greece
2015.10 - 2016.03
- Oversaw rehearsal process as well as communications between various production teams and personnel
- Maintained the highest standard of service across theatre by initiating and coordinating customer service
- Managed theatre's box office
- Outlined possible safety hazards through diligent risk assessments and analyses.
Duty Manager Audience Award Department
Thessaloniki International Film Festival
, Greece
2013.11 - 2014.11
- Oversaw volunteer scheduling and information dissemination, ensuring all individuals were well-prepared for their respective shifts and film screenings
Volunteer in Audience Award Department
Thessaloniki International Film Festival
, Greece
2012.11 - 2013.11
- Oversaw voting procedures to guarantee compliance and transparency
- Designed and produced winner's envelopes for award ceremonies
- Coordinated award presentations
Education
MA Arts - Arts Management, Policy and Practice/Film Studies
The University of Manchester
Manchester11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural, Geotechnical Sciences
International Hellenic University
Thessaloniki09.2018
Skills
- Film exhibition expertise
- Funding management
- Contract oversight
- Accessibility compliance
- Data management and reporting
- Event coordination
- Stakeholder advisory and support
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Initiative and adaptability
- Analytical judgment
Certification
1) Volunteer Access Champion Training (Culture Central)
2) Practical Programming, Independent Cinema Office (2023)
3) Independent Cinema Office, REACH: Strategic Audience Development (September 2021)
4) Independent Cinema Office, Developing Your Film Festival (August 2020)
5) The Museum of Modern Art, MOMA Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art (July 2020)
6) Film Distributor's Association Ltd Film Distribution: Connecting Films with Audiences (July 2020)
Timeline
Pre-Selector
Cornwall Film Festival
2023.05 - 2023.09
Film Exhibition Officer
Film Hub Midlands
2022.06 - Current
Film Festival Reviewer
Manchester Lift-Off Film Festival
2022.03 - 2022.03
Cinema Assistant
Everyman Media Group PLC
2021.05 - 2021.10
Film Research Assistant
Belle Vue Productions
2021.01 - 2021.06
Guest Services Assistant
Manchester Film Festival
2019.03 - 2019.03
Curatorial Assistant
Manchester Museum
2018.11 - 2019.06
Theatre Manager
Politeia Theatre
2015.10 - 2016.03
Coordinator to the Festival Director
Thessaloniki International Film Festival
2014.11 - 2018.11
Duty Manager Audience Award Department
Thessaloniki International Film Festival
2013.11 - 2014.11
Volunteer in Audience Award Department
Thessaloniki International Film Festival
2012.11 - 2013.11
MA Arts - Arts Management, Policy and Practice/Film Studies
The University of Manchester
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural, Geotechnical Sciences
International Hellenic University