Samantha Christensen

Event Producer @Brilliant Consulting Group

Toronto, ON, CA

Toronto, Los Angeles, Park City (Hybrid & On-site)Spearheaded the production and execution of 120+ high-profile events across the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and Sundance Film Festival, including premiere parties, private dinners, brand activations, and press junkets.Led end-to-end logistics: budgeting, scheduling, permitting, vendor & talent coordination, staffing, security, F&B, AV, guest list management, and venue operations.Produced branded activation spaces for global clients at Sundance, including: Netflix Ad Council Retreat at Montage Deer Valley Acura Talent Car Program Los Angeles Times Studio Chase Sapphire & Sapphire Reserve Lounges Vice/Ryot Film Lounge Downhill film pop-up starring Will Ferrell & Julia Louis-DreyfusPartnered with luxury and media brands including Netflix, Amazon Studios, Fox Searchlight, Chanel, Celine, Hugo Boss, Diageo World Class Canada, Grey Goose, RBC, and Soho House to deliver elevated, on-brand experiences.Produced and managed over 70 private events at TIFF, supporting films such as Knives Out, Parasite, Lady Bird, Arrival, Uncut Gems, Beautiful Boy, The Piano Lesson, and Marriage Story.Coordinated press junkets and media ops for 60+ films, liaising directly with PR teams, talent reps, and international press while upholding strict confidentiality.Managed VIP experiences and guest flow for high-profile talent, executives, and partners across luxury venues including Soho House, Nobu, 1 Hotel, Bisha Hotel, Storys Building, Hotel X, Clio, Patria, and more.Supervised hiring and scheduling for a 30+ person event staff team, including on-site direction, payroll execution, and real-time troubleshooting.Crafted daily press releases, social media kits, and brand activation recaps, amplifying campaign ROI and media impressions for clients.