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I’m Marcus Gorman, a Seattle-based writer and festival programmer with a long history of covering film, creating editorial content, and helping shape festival lineups. I enjoy blending journalism, programming, and multimedia storytelling to highlight voices from the screen to the page.
Over the years I’ve contributed to major outlets, founded a movie review site, and helped run festival publications and content development. I thrive in collaborative environments that celebrate cinema, culture, and community engagement.
I’m also a produced playwright and screenwriter.
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Work Experience
Festival Film Programmer at Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF)
January 1, 2017 - PresentProgrammer for festival selections, acquisitions, and programming coordination; contributed to festival publications.
Festival Publications Editor at The Seattle Times
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2025Edited festival-related publications and arts coverage for The Seattle Times.
Arts Writer @ The Ticket at The Seattle Times
January 1, 2022 - PresentWrote arts features and reviews for The Seattle Times' ticket section.
Publications Writer at Cleveland International Film Festival
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025Contributed festival-related articles and publications.
Founder/Editor at Ten Years Ago
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2025Founded and edited a movie review website
Custom Content Creator (actor biographies) at Company Cue
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015Produced actor biography content for a client catalog.
Arts Journalist/Television Recapper at KCET -PBS
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013Wrote arts journalism and television recaps for KCET-PBS.
Consultant – Amazon X-Ray at Watchwith
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Provided consulting for X-Ray integration.
Video Data Editor, MovieIQ Consultant at Sony/Gracenote
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011Edited video data and consulted on MovieIQ projects.
Touring Team – Marketing and Promotion at Campus MovieFest
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007Marketing and promotional support for touring events.
Intern – Screenplay Division at Torque Entertainment
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005Internship in screenplay division.
Script Coordinator – Assume the Position at HBO/Songlo, Inc.
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006Script coordination responsibilities for project.
Arts & Entertainment Editor at Los Angeles Loyolan
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005Arts & Entertainment editing for campus newspaper.
Intern at Bohemia Talent Management
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004Internship in talent management.
Intern at The Humanitas Prize
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004Internship supporting humanitas prize initiatives.
Projectionist at Grand Illusion Cinema
January 1, 2022 - PresentVolunteer projectionist.
Film Programme at Make Believe Seattle: A Genre Film Festival
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024Film programming support for a genre film festival.
Board of Directors at Theatre Puget Sound
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024Board member contributing to organizational governance.
Features Programmer at Seattle Queer Film Festival
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021Programmed features for the festival.
Researcher/Writer at SIFFcast
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020Research and writing for SIFFcast coverage.
Festival Film Programmer at Seattle International Film Festival
January 1, 2017 - PresentProgram and curate the festival film lineup, coordinating selections and programming strategy.
Publications Editor at Seattle Times
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2025Oversee festival publications and editorial content across print and digital platforms.
Arts Journalist/Television Recapper at KCET - PBS
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013Arts journalism and television recaps for KCET.
Education
BA in Film Production, minor in English at Loyola Marymount University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005BA in Film Production (minor in English) at Loyola Marymount University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet
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