The Poetic Lens
Role
Co-Curator, Producer & Art Director
Context
International poetry film screening series and exhibition
Millennium Film Workshop, Brooklyn, NY
Scope
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750 submissions
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65 films presented
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2.5-hour main screening plus gallery exhibition
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In-person audience with international live simulcast
The Brief
Create a public-facing program that could scale experimental poetry film without losing curatorial rigor or audience clarity.
What I Led
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Co-curated and structured the program from a record-breaking submission pool
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Designed the screening architecture to balance duration, rhythm, and audience attention
- Managed production logistics for a long-form live screening and simultaneous exhibition
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Coordinated filmmakers, technical staff, and venue partners
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Led visual and experiential direction to ensure cohesion across screening and gallery contexts
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Oversaw audience-facing delivery, including live simulcast coordination
Outcome
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Sold-out in-person event with international remote participation
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Expanded audience reach beyond the physical venue
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Positioned the program as a global platform for poetry film
- Demonstrated scalability of experimental programming without loss of quality