LILA ELIAS
Education BFA | New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
· Experimental Theatre Wing · Related coursework: Studio Art
SELECT EXPERIENCE
HARPERCOLLINS PRODUCTIONS | Writing Pitches | 2023-present
· I write summaries and pitches on behalf of the publishers for the development of screen adaptations.
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY | Program Producer | 2019-2023
· I supported the design and execution of the Strategic Storytelling Seminar, a program in the Business School that teaches professionals how to harness the power of storytelling in a rapidly changing technological landscape.
ARAB VOICES | Grant Support | 2019
· Research and compilation of a comprehensive report of grant and funding opportunities for emerging theater artists from the Middle East region.
MAIRA KALMAN | Web Design and various support | 2020
· Designed mairakalman.com, the website and digital archive of lauded illustrator Maira Kalman.
HAL WILLNER | Producing Assistant | 2013-2020
· “Tomorrow is a Long Time: A Tribute to Bob Dylan” Town Hall, May 2018
· “The Bells: A Day Long Tribute to Lou Reed” Lincoln Center, June 2017
· “A Great Night in Harlem” The Apollo, June 2013
GRAPHIC DESIGN | 2015 to present
· I design and create websites, decks for screenwriters, as well as logos for individuals and businesses, and a wide variety of marketing materials, book covers, and posters.
MISCELLANEOUS ART, ILLUSTRATION
· I keep an artistic practice, teach portrait drawing, do makeup and frequently collaborate on film projects.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
WRITING/COMMUNICATIONS
· I am a consistent screenwriter, short fiction writer and lover of all things related storytelling.
· Communications between all parties on large scale concerts, conferences and events, information design.
GRAPHIC DESIGN/WEB DESIGN/PHOTO EDITING/ART
· Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, HTML, Keynote, Slides, photo editing, photo repair, illustration.