John Hagelston

John Hagelston is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in programming, marketing, and public relations within the entertainment industry. Since November 2012, John has served as a Programming/Marketing Assistant at American Cinematheque, where responsibilities include writing and editing film blurbs, managing guest relations, and curating film series. Additionally, John has maintained a freelance career since November 2009, providing writing and publicist services for various clients, including album blurbs and record reviews. John's prior role as Associate Director of Media Relations at Rhino Entertainment from February 1992 to September 2009 involved crafting newsletters, press releases, and multimedia content. John is an alumnus of UCLA, with studies completed between 1979 and 1984.