His passion for the film industry led him to start FilmUp - Aryeh Hoppenstein

     Aryeh Hoppenstein is the Founder and CEO of FilmUp. It is an online community that connects freelancers with eager companies and agencies seeking the best talent around. He is from New York, India.

FILMUP:- https://filmup.co/

EDUCATION

    Aryeh earned his B.S in Business Administration and Management studies from Ithaca College. 

AWARDS AND HONORS

• Finalist in the StartFast Entrepreneurship Program
• He named in Deans List by Ithaca College in 2015
• Awarded 2nd place and $10,000 in Ithaca Business Plan Competition in 2016
• 19th Annual James J. Whalen Academic Symposium in 2016

ENTREPRENEURIAL STORY

     Aryeh started his career as a director for channel G. It is a non-profit media company. Then, He worked in Monitor Health LLC as a Head of Business Development. It is a medical resource company.

     He got a double major in Television and Radio and business studies. His passion for film has never subsided. Building upon his initial experience in media, business management, and motivated by his love of film, Aryeh started a FilmUp startup with his co-founder Christina Chironna in 2015. FilmUp's inclusive platform helps industry players establish credibility, find and share job opportunities, and get paid on time invoicing. 

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     They started this venture with the aim to make the film industry a more inclusive and prosperous place for filmmakers around the globe. A proponent of the filmmaker's role in shaping our world. Aryeh is a promoter of inclusivity in the film industry. 

    Today, He is the Co-Founder and CEO of the startup FilmUp. It has received a social media following of over more than 500,000 people and continues to grow fastly. He also serves as a business consultant on enterprise solution software in the financial technology industry. Aryeh's personal interest is to utilize his ambition and drive to solve some of the world's toughest issues and help others to achieve their greatness.

    This startup was made by filmmakers, for filmmakers. 

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