Nathalie Charles
Founder and Manager of Cinéschool @Embassy Of France In The United States
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WORK HISTORY
Founder and Manager of Cinéschool @Embassy Of France In The United States
New York, NY, US
As the Founder and Manager of CinéSchool, a free film education program aimed at French teachers in schools across the United States, I am responsible for creating and managing the program to broaden the availability of French and Francophone cinema for schools and students.Key contributions- Creating the entire program from scratch, utilizing two online tools, FestivalScope for film viewing and Flip for post-screening discussions- Curating the film selection for different age groups, ensuring that the films are appropriate for the students and the school curriculum, and reflecting various French-speaking countries (Quebec, Belgium, etc.), providing a diverse and authentic cinematic experience- Overseeing program logistics, including working with streaming platform FestivalScope to present the films online to students, ensuring accessibility and convenience- Researching and gathering French educational resources based on the films, providing additional learning opportunities- Presenting and promoting the program and film resources to French teachers in various conferences in the United States (AATF, ACTFL), ensuring that the program reaches its intended audience- Managing the program budget and securing funding through grants and sponsorships, ensuring the program\'s sustainability- Building and maintaining relationships with schools and educators- Leading interactive talks with film professionals to enhance knowledge of cinema through the education video platform Flip, providing students with the opportunity to engage with industry experts- Tracking program impact and feedback from participants to continually improve it, ensuring that the program remains relevant and effective
EDUCATION
Cause Effective
Fundraising Workshop
Institut Français
Communication Training Seminar, Online Communication and Social Media
University of Pennsylvania
Coursera - An Introduction to Marketing, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Japan Society
Level 6, Japanese Language
Université de Caen Normandie
Bachelor of Arts, World History and Art History
Université de Montpellier Paul-Valéry
Master, Arts Administration, Event Management
Philanthrôpia
Fundraising Training Seminar, Sponsorship, Fundraising, Innovative Financing
French Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Arts Management Training Seminar, Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
New York University
Certificate, Global Affairs
3rd Ward
Seminar - DIGITAL MARKETING FOUNDATIONS: Build Your Online Marketing Machine, Communication and Media Studies
SKILLS
ABOUT NATHALIE CHARLES
As Senior Program Officer for the Embassy of France\'s Film, TV, and New Media Department in the United States and Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education, Nathalie Charles is dedicated to introducing French cinema and culture to a wider audience. She is the founder of CinéSchool, an educational program that brings French-speaking movies to K-12 students in the United States, and curates Films on the Green, an annual free outdoor French film festival in New York and four other cities: Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, and Washington, DC.Previously, Nathalie served as lead coordinator for Mediamerica, a French and American professional network and online platform focusing on the film and TV industry, VOD, and new media. In her free time, she is active in several educational and non-profit organizations.Nathalie graduated from the University of Montpellier with a degree in Arts Management and Programming. Her professional goals are to use film to create meaningful connections, foster understanding between cultures, and open minds.
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