Smiely Khurana

Reel Green™ Sustainability Lead at Creative BC
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Fleur H.

Smiely is a driven, knowledgable, and authentic leader in the sustainability space and really knows her niche. Her creative talents, podcast and blog also really show her personality and immense passion for sustainability within the creative industries and in the world as a whole. She is dedicated, passionate and a real joy to work with.

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Experience

    • Canada
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Reel Green™ Sustainability Lead
      • Jun 2021 - Present

      Supporting and connecting Reel Green's expanding community of engagement through the implementation of Reel Green's strategic plan, deepening industry's expertise and use of the tools, further transforming production practices through the Clean Energy municipal collaboration, and work to help industry transition to a circular economy. Supporting and connecting Reel Green's expanding community of engagement through the implementation of Reel Green's strategic plan, deepening industry's expertise and use of the tools, further transforming production practices through the Clean Energy municipal collaboration, and work to help industry transition to a circular economy.

    • Canada
    • Online Audio and Video Media
    • Producer
      • May 2020 - Present

      The Sustainable Act is a podcast about the environment, social impact and culture, featuring inspiring guests from around the world to discuss how they are taking action in their community. This podcast is produced independently by myself and includes: - Audio Recording - Interviewing Subjects - Post Production and Marketing using Adobe Audition, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro X - Digital Marketing and Social Media - Designing graphics and materials - Website… Show more The Sustainable Act is a podcast about the environment, social impact and culture, featuring inspiring guests from around the world to discuss how they are taking action in their community. This podcast is produced independently by myself and includes: - Audio Recording - Interviewing Subjects - Post Production and Marketing using Adobe Audition, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro X - Digital Marketing and Social Media - Designing graphics and materials - Website creation, coding and designing - Writing blog material, research and educational content ... and more Show less The Sustainable Act is a podcast about the environment, social impact and culture, featuring inspiring guests from around the world to discuss how they are taking action in their community. This podcast is produced independently by myself and includes: - Audio Recording - Interviewing Subjects - Post Production and Marketing using Adobe Audition, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro X - Digital Marketing and Social Media - Designing graphics and materials - Website… Show more The Sustainable Act is a podcast about the environment, social impact and culture, featuring inspiring guests from around the world to discuss how they are taking action in their community. This podcast is produced independently by myself and includes: - Audio Recording - Interviewing Subjects - Post Production and Marketing using Adobe Audition, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro X - Digital Marketing and Social Media - Designing graphics and materials - Website creation, coding and designing - Writing blog material, research and educational content ... and more Show less

    • Entertainment Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Board of Advisors
      • Mar 2023 - Present

      Hollywood Climate Summit is an annual in-person and online international conference that creates a cross-sector community space for thousands of entertainment and media professional to take action on climate. We gather filmmakers, social media creators, artists, marketers, climate activists, NGOs, students, scientists, policymakers, and other experts for interactive workshops and community building events that drive a cultural shift in the creative industry towards collective action. Hollywood Climate Summit is an annual in-person and online international conference that creates a cross-sector community space for thousands of entertainment and media professional to take action on climate. We gather filmmakers, social media creators, artists, marketers, climate activists, NGOs, students, scientists, policymakers, and other experts for interactive workshops and community building events that drive a cultural shift in the creative industry towards collective action.

    • Canada
    • Environmental Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Member Board of Directors
      • Feb 2022 - Present

      Led by an independent board of directors, Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation (previously known as Pacific Parklands Foundation) is the only registered charity dedicated to supporting Metro Vancouver Regional Parks. With the number of park visitors rapidly rising, we work to fill the gaps in public funding to ensure our parks remain spectacular. Through unique programs and funding opportunities, we connect people with the resources they need to complete inspiring conservation… Show more Led by an independent board of directors, Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation (previously known as Pacific Parklands Foundation) is the only registered charity dedicated to supporting Metro Vancouver Regional Parks. With the number of park visitors rapidly rising, we work to fill the gaps in public funding to ensure our parks remain spectacular. Through unique programs and funding opportunities, we connect people with the resources they need to complete inspiring conservation, education and enhancement projects which help Metro Vancouver Regional Parks be the best they can be. Show less Led by an independent board of directors, Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation (previously known as Pacific Parklands Foundation) is the only registered charity dedicated to supporting Metro Vancouver Regional Parks. With the number of park visitors rapidly rising, we work to fill the gaps in public funding to ensure our parks remain spectacular. Through unique programs and funding opportunities, we connect people with the resources they need to complete inspiring conservation… Show more Led by an independent board of directors, Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation (previously known as Pacific Parklands Foundation) is the only registered charity dedicated to supporting Metro Vancouver Regional Parks. With the number of park visitors rapidly rising, we work to fill the gaps in public funding to ensure our parks remain spectacular. Through unique programs and funding opportunities, we connect people with the resources they need to complete inspiring conservation, education and enhancement projects which help Metro Vancouver Regional Parks be the best they can be. Show less

    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sustainability Coordinator
      • Feb 2021 - Jun 2021

      Coordinating sustainability on a Netflix tv series “The Imperfects Season 1” production, strategizing and implementing innovative practices to reduce the show's overall carbon footprint. Coordinating sustainability on a Netflix tv series “The Imperfects Season 1” production, strategizing and implementing innovative practices to reduce the show's overall carbon footprint.

  • Marie Clements Media
    • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Producer’s Assistant
      • Dec 2020 - Jun 2021

      Assisting with script breakdowns, scheduling, storyboard creation, development and pre-production, creative and administrative work across several film and tv productions with Marie Clements Media, with the support of Canadian Media Producers Association. Assisting with script breakdowns, scheduling, storyboard creation, development and pre-production, creative and administrative work across several film and tv productions with Marie Clements Media, with the support of Canadian Media Producers Association.

    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Researcher
      • Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

      - Working with Capilano University MOPA faculty to design, research and execute a brand new course for students focused on Ethical Producing in the motion picture industry - Offer research and studies on modern day practices in the film industry including on diverse recruitment, safety in the workplace, mental health, Indigenous studies, sustainable production, and more - Designed and executed study approaches - Assist instructor with classroom management and document coordination to… Show more - Working with Capilano University MOPA faculty to design, research and execute a brand new course for students focused on Ethical Producing in the motion picture industry - Offer research and studies on modern day practices in the film industry including on diverse recruitment, safety in the workplace, mental health, Indigenous studies, sustainable production, and more - Designed and executed study approaches - Assist instructor with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment Show less - Working with Capilano University MOPA faculty to design, research and execute a brand new course for students focused on Ethical Producing in the motion picture industry - Offer research and studies on modern day practices in the film industry including on diverse recruitment, safety in the workplace, mental health, Indigenous studies, sustainable production, and more - Designed and executed study approaches - Assist instructor with classroom management and document coordination to… Show more - Working with Capilano University MOPA faculty to design, research and execute a brand new course for students focused on Ethical Producing in the motion picture industry - Offer research and studies on modern day practices in the film industry including on diverse recruitment, safety in the workplace, mental health, Indigenous studies, sustainable production, and more - Designed and executed study approaches - Assist instructor with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment Show less

    • Canada
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Producer Mentee
      • Dec 2020 - Apr 2021

      One of the 5 mentees chosen for the 2020-2021 CMPA Production Mentorship Program to work with a Canadian production company and producer to advance skills and experience in the art of producing. Receiving one-on-one training from established producers in everything from development to post, in genres ranging from drama to documentary. Currently working under production company, Marie Clements Media, as my producing mentor, to oversee development, research, pre-production and production on… Show more One of the 5 mentees chosen for the 2020-2021 CMPA Production Mentorship Program to work with a Canadian production company and producer to advance skills and experience in the art of producing. Receiving one-on-one training from established producers in everything from development to post, in genres ranging from drama to documentary. Currently working under production company, Marie Clements Media, as my producing mentor, to oversee development, research, pre-production and production on several different projects. Show less One of the 5 mentees chosen for the 2020-2021 CMPA Production Mentorship Program to work with a Canadian production company and producer to advance skills and experience in the art of producing. Receiving one-on-one training from established producers in everything from development to post, in genres ranging from drama to documentary. Currently working under production company, Marie Clements Media, as my producing mentor, to oversee development, research, pre-production and production on… Show more One of the 5 mentees chosen for the 2020-2021 CMPA Production Mentorship Program to work with a Canadian production company and producer to advance skills and experience in the art of producing. Receiving one-on-one training from established producers in everything from development to post, in genres ranging from drama to documentary. Currently working under production company, Marie Clements Media, as my producing mentor, to oversee development, research, pre-production and production on several different projects. Show less

    • Producer’s Assistant
      • Jun 2019 - Apr 2021

      Assisting part time with line production, accounting, tax credit applications, funding, budgets, pitch documents, distribution and other administrative tasks with Line Producer Patti Poskitt Assisting part time with line production, accounting, tax credit applications, funding, budgets, pitch documents, distribution and other administrative tasks with Line Producer Patti Poskitt

    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Environmental Steward
      • Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

      Working with Netflix’s Green Production Team to implement, monitor and track sustainability on the show Another Life Season 2. - Strategizing, planning and coordinating innovative and sustainable practices with every department - Collecting carbon data and analysis to monitor and track carbon footprint - Working with locations to delegate, create and monitor sustainability on set and throughout locations

    • Office Production Assistant
      • Oct 2019 - Dec 2019

      Office Production Assistant on The Order Season 2 Netflix series.

  • Marie Clements Media
    • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Executive Assistant
      • Jun 2020 - Oct 2020

      Assisting with script breakdowns, scheduling, storyboard creation, development and pre-production, creative and administrative work across several film and tv productions with Marie Clements Media. Assisting with script breakdowns, scheduling, storyboard creation, development and pre-production, creative and administrative work across several film and tv productions with Marie Clements Media.

    • Administrative Assistant
      • Jun 2020 - Oct 2020

      Working with the production accountant and line producer on the tv series Coyote Science 3 to offer administrative assistance for tax audits and credits paperwork, budgets, submitting government applications, organizing and collecting documents, filing and emailing. Working with the production accountant and line producer on the tv series Coyote Science 3 to offer administrative assistance for tax audits and credits paperwork, budgets, submitting government applications, organizing and collecting documents, filing and emailing.

    • Social Media Manager
      • Aug 2019 - Oct 2020

      Worked directly with Digital Media Producer and Director/Producer Marie Clements on coordinating and executing a successful social media and marketing plan for the award winning feature film Red Snow. - Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media. - Administered marketing calendar and posted new content to coincide with new product and service releases. - Supported SEO initiatives to improve content, keywords, and branding. -… Show more Worked directly with Digital Media Producer and Director/Producer Marie Clements on coordinating and executing a successful social media and marketing plan for the award winning feature film Red Snow. - Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media. - Administered marketing calendar and posted new content to coincide with new product and service releases. - Supported SEO initiatives to improve content, keywords, and branding. - Increased customer engagement through social media. - Posted new content for products and services when managing marketing and release calendars. - Created and designed content using Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Adobe Illustrator to promote film content https://www.redsnow.ca/ Show less Worked directly with Digital Media Producer and Director/Producer Marie Clements on coordinating and executing a successful social media and marketing plan for the award winning feature film Red Snow. - Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media. - Administered marketing calendar and posted new content to coincide with new product and service releases. - Supported SEO initiatives to improve content, keywords, and branding. -… Show more Worked directly with Digital Media Producer and Director/Producer Marie Clements on coordinating and executing a successful social media and marketing plan for the award winning feature film Red Snow. - Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media. - Administered marketing calendar and posted new content to coincide with new product and service releases. - Supported SEO initiatives to improve content, keywords, and branding. - Increased customer engagement through social media. - Posted new content for products and services when managing marketing and release calendars. - Created and designed content using Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Adobe Illustrator to promote film content https://www.redsnow.ca/ Show less

    • Assistant to Producer
      • Aug 2019 - Jan 2020

    • Canada
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sustainability Intern
      • Jul 2019 - Jan 2020

      - Followed budget put in place for sustainability programs. - Assisted Green Spark Group with projects and community involvement. - Optimized waste management programs, improved recycling and implemented composting plans. - Consulted with clients, building owners and managers to assess current practices and strengthen diverse areas to maximize sustainability. - Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of sustainability programs. - Visited productions and worked directly with… Show more - Followed budget put in place for sustainability programs. - Assisted Green Spark Group with projects and community involvement. - Optimized waste management programs, improved recycling and implemented composting plans. - Consulted with clients, building owners and managers to assess current practices and strengthen diverse areas to maximize sustainability. - Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of sustainability programs. - Visited productions and worked directly with Location Managers and vendors to improve sustainability plans - Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity. Show less - Followed budget put in place for sustainability programs. - Assisted Green Spark Group with projects and community involvement. - Optimized waste management programs, improved recycling and implemented composting plans. - Consulted with clients, building owners and managers to assess current practices and strengthen diverse areas to maximize sustainability. - Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of sustainability programs. - Visited productions and worked directly with… Show more - Followed budget put in place for sustainability programs. - Assisted Green Spark Group with projects and community involvement. - Optimized waste management programs, improved recycling and implemented composting plans. - Consulted with clients, building owners and managers to assess current practices and strengthen diverse areas to maximize sustainability. - Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of sustainability programs. - Visited productions and worked directly with Location Managers and vendors to improve sustainability plans - Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity. Show less

    • Video Producer
      • Jan 2017 - Sep 2019

      Offering videography services for weddings, events, businesses and creatives. Offering videography services for weddings, events, businesses and creatives.

    • Videographer
      • May 2017 - Dec 2017

    • United States
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Sales Associate
      • Jul 2016 - Aug 2017

      Photographer and sales associate in Walmart's photo studio. Jobs include managing studio, working with clients of all ages, taking photos, and selling packages. Photographer and sales associate in Walmart's photo studio. Jobs include managing studio, working with clients of all ages, taking photos, and selling packages.

Education

  • Capilano University
    Motion Picture Arts, Film Production
  • Capilano University
    Business Administration, Marketing & Communications
  • University of Pécs
    Business Administration and Management, General
    2018 -

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