Amar Bhakta has over 10 years of experience in the entertainment industry working for major studios like Hollywood Studios International, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Warner Brothers Entertainment, and Madhur Bhandarkar Films. He has a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Film and Media Studies from Colgate University. His experience includes executive assistance, distribution analysis, script coverage, and interning on film productions. He also has congressional and private wealth management experience.
Amar Bhakta has over 10 years of experience in the entertainment industry working for major studios like Hollywood Studios International, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Warner Brothers Entertainment, and Madhur Bhandarkar Films. He has a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Film and Media Studies from Colgate University. His experience includes executive assistance, distribution analysis, script coverage, and interning on film productions. He also has congressional and private wealth management experience.
Amar Bhakta has over 10 years of experience in the entertainment industry working for major studios like Hollywood Studios International, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Warner Brothers Entertainment, and Madhur Bhandarkar Films. He has a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Film and Media Studies from Colgate University. His experience includes executive assistance, distribution analysis, script coverage, and interning on film productions. He also has congressional and private wealth management experience.
Amar Bhakta has over 10 years of experience in the entertainment industry working for major studios like Hollywood Studios International, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Warner Brothers Entertainment, and Madhur Bhandarkar Films. He has a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Film and Media Studies from Colgate University. His experience includes executive assistance, distribution analysis, script coverage, and interning on film productions. He also has congressional and private wealth management experience.
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AMAR BHAKTA
Tel: (323) 230-0005
Email: Amar.Bhakta@gmail.com Education Experience April 2008 – HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS INTERNATIONAL Beverly Hills, CA June 2010 Executive Assistant to the CEO Assisted the CEO, Sir Steven Saxton, and Vice Chairman, HRH Prince Faisal S.M.A. Al Saud, in day to day operations including scheduling travel, rolling calls, providing script coverage, and managing interns Aided in meeting strict deadlines for various projects including “The Kids Are All Right” Collaborated in all aspects of a $10 million equity capital offering. Led investor presentations, performed strategic business analysis, and leveraged personal network Enhanced agreements with co-production partners in India and Singapore. Forged strategic partnerships with leading producers, directors, and high net worth investors
2007 – 2008 SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT Culver City, CA
Distribution Analyst, Vendor Managed Inventory, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Analyzed US distribution of all Sony home entertainment media, including traditional DVDs, Direct to Video, and Blu-Ray Forecasted retail sales of home entertainment media based on historical sales of comparable titles Enhanced retailer relationship with Walmart by optimizing shelf placement and demand forecasting Assisted in promotions and merchandising of Blu-Ray titles, including in-store displays and bonus packs
Winter 2006 MADHUR BHANDARKAR FILMS Mumbai, India
Bollywood Winter Internship Worked directly for Mr. Bhandarkar, winner of several film awards and critical acclaim Assisted in the post production of Traffic Signal. Provided technical assistance in sound mixing and dubbing; critiqued marketing and promotional material including film trailers and printed material
Summer 2006 WARNER BROTHERS ENTERTAINMENT INC. Burbank, CA
Broken Lizard Industries Summer Internship Provided script coverage for both directors and producers; utilized Film Tracker and Done Deal Pro to research budget and finance reports for current film releases Served as liaison between production offices and post-production staff, as well as gained experience in post-production methods, including marketing promotions and editing techniques
Summer 2005 CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES Washington D.C.
Congressional Summer Internship, Congressman Daniel Lipinski, 3rd District Illinois Researched legislation and prepared briefings for Congressman Attended Congressional hearings of various subcommittees, summarized with brief reports
Summer 2004 UBS AG Oak Brook, IL
Summer Intern, Private Wealth Management Division Researched public companies and prepared client reports for UBS portfolio managers Utilized SEC reports, company annual reports, and earnings calls to write research reports on companies, for use by portfolio managers. Analyzed portfolio returns using spreadsheet modeling 2003 – 2007 COLGATE UNIVERSITY Hamilton, NY B.A. in Political Science with minor in Film and Media Studies, 2007 Campus Leadership: Inducted into Konosioni Senior Honor Society, President of South Asian Cultural Club Colgate Athletics: Colgate Sports Medicine, Athletic Trainer for Women’s Volleyball. Cricket Club
Personal Active alumnus of the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
Extensive travel in Africa, Asia, Middle East, and Europe Film aficionado, especially big budget films with fast cars and explosions. Extensive experience in Microsoft and Macintosh Operating Systems, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, and Final Cut Pro Avid tennis player, all-weather Chicago Bears fan, world politics, gadget enthusiast
