
"NEVER STOP DREAMING"
ASHTON PINA

My Resume
PROFESSIONAL INFO
My academic training and seven years of experience working as an independent media artist and hospitality professional has prepared me to be an effective entertainment industry leader. I recently obtained an MBA in Media Management where my thesis examined the media industry and how the growth of digital platforms will affect and shape the future distribution environment. I also received an MFA in Filmmaking where my thesis film, The Brothers Texas, was awarded Best Screenplay and has screened at numerous international film festivals since it’s premiere. Throughout my studies and practical application, I’ve mastered the skills required to succeed in entertainment business like developing, financing, production and acquisitions and I especially enjoy topics in management and distribution.

“Creative output, you know, is just pain. I'm going to be cliche for a minute and say that great art comes from pain.”
- Kayne West
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sept 2015-Present
Development Executive, The Way of Shine
Oct 2015-Present
Production Coordinator, The Blackhouse Foundation
Jan 2014-Present
Chief Operating Officer, BiUS Entertainment
Jan 2014-Apr 2015
Production Facilitator, Ghetto Film School
Aug 2014-Dec 2015
Assistant to Director of Operations, Talent Resources
Jun 2014-Sept 2015
Media Teaching Artist, DCTV
Aug 2013-Dec 2013
Sales & Development Intern, Back Roads Entertainment
EDUCATION
Aug 2015
Metropolitan College of New York
Masters of Business Adminstration, Media Management
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Co-Director - MCNY Short Film Festival
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Teaching Assistant - Business and Economics of the Film Industry
May 2014
The City College of New York
Masters of Fine Arts, Filmmaking
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Vice President - CCNY Film Alliance
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Best Screenplay - CityVisions Film Festival
The University of California, Los Angeles
Aug 2013
Film Production Intensive
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Editor - "Confident Man"
May 2010
Florida International University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Acting