Samir Asthana

Director Of Business Development at Studio71

Samir Asthana has a diverse range of work experience in the entertainment industry. Samir started their career as a Production Intern at Dick Clark Productions in 2013. Samir then worked as a Sales/Marketing Intern at Bent Pixels in 2014. In 2015, they joined MarVista Entertainment as a Jr. Coordinator, where they handled producer/distributor relationships and managed co-production projects. Samir also worked as an Independent Producer & Screenwriter, producing a successful film short and providing freelance writing services. From 2017 to 2019, they served as the Manager of Business Development at Variety Business Intelligence, where they exceeded revenue growth goals and established strong client relationships. In 2020, Samir worked as a Summer Strategy Consultant at Odenkirk Provissiero Entertainment, providing strategic insights and leading a team of MBA candidates. Samir then joined Vobile in 2022 as an Entertainment Partner Manager, managing client relationships and optimizing revenue strategies. Currently, they are working at Studio71, LP as an Associate Director of Business Development, overseeing content programming and managing relationships with OTT platforms.

Samir Asthana completed their education as follows:

From 2019 to 2021, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at USC Marshall School of Business, without specifying a field of study.

Between 2011 and 2015, they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Administration from USC Marshall School of Business.

During the same period (2011-2015), they also obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Dramatic Writing from USC School of Dramatic Arts.

Additionally, there is mention of a "First Aid" certification, but no further details are provided regarding the institution, month, or year of attainment.

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