Sarah Modo

About Sarah Modo

As a Festival Manager at AMC Networks, I oversee the operational aspects of DOC NYC, America\'s largest documentary film festival, and support the year-round events and initiatives of the festival team. I have more than seven years of experience in the film festival industry, working with different stakeholders, vendors, and sponsors to ensure the successful execution and growth of each event.My core competencies include sponsorship management, budget tracking, vendor coordination, website maintenance, graphics creation, and digital advertising. I also have strong skills in strategic communication, media production, and social media promotion, which I use to create and deliver engaging content and materials for the festival audience and partners. I am passionate about documentary film and storytelling, and I am committed to showcasing the best and most diverse voices in the field. My goal is to contribute to the mission and vision of AMC Networks and DOC NYC, and to provide a memorable and inspiring experience for the documentary community and the public.

Experience

1. Director of Operations

   Film Forum

   Jun 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a 4-screen theater open every day of the year, and of a 6-story building containing offices and apartments. Primary goal is ensuring the best moviegoing experience for Film Forum’s audiences.ResponsibilitiesProgramming Facilitation and Execution- Work closely with projectionists, programmers, theater managers, distributors, filmmakers and post houses to articulate projection needs & issues- Be responsible for program content management and reformatting of media files, including DCP creation- Guide upkeep of projection equipment with Film Forum’s service providers, and working with projectionists to troubleshoot issues- Stay abreast of latest theater and projection technologies- Schedule usage of theater’s four theaters in association with the Managing Director, programmers, theater managers, and publicists- Run tech screenings and event rehearsals- Advise programmers on technical aspects of special events General Operations and Administration- Oversee the upkeep and maintenance of all of Film Forum’s facilities (theaters, offices, and rental apartments) in collaboration with Head of Maintenance, and with the participation of the Operations Assistant, including hands-on support when needed- Participate in procurement, purchasing, and management of vendor contracts- Establish and maintain operational policies and procedures that will ensure the organization is operating efficiently and effectively- Work with Managing Director to develop IT system protocols in partnership with outside IT consultants- Manage the theater’s fiscal sponsorship program- Analyze sales data to inform operational and programming decisions, such as merchandise pricing- Collaborate with Managing Director on maintaining and implementing the organization’s capital improvement and replacement plan

Education

• Montclair State University

  Bachelor's degree, Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

  2012 — 2016

Skills

• Communication
• Social Media
• Video Editing
• Visual Basic
• Final Cut Pro
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Pro Tools
• Creative Writing
• Powerpoint
• Investigative Research
• Television Studio Production
• Public Speaking
• News Writing
• Avid Media Composer
• Video Production