Amber Noé
About Amber Noé
Amber Noé is an Animation Licensing Specialist at VIZ Media, where she manages content acquisition and IP life cycles. With a background in film and art history, she has held various roles in notable organizations, including Japan Society and Tribeca Film Festival.
Current Role at VIZ Media
Amber Noé serves as an Animation Licensing Specialist at VIZ Media, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for facilitating content acquisition and managing intellectual property life cycles. Her work contributes to the strategic development of animation properties within the company, ensuring that VIZ Media remains a key player in the animation licensing sector.
Previous Experience in Film and Arts
Amber Noé has a diverse background in the film and arts industry. She worked at Japan Society in various capacities, including Film Associate and Film Assistant from 2018 to 2020. During her tenure, she contributed to the JAPAN CUTS Film Festival as both an Assistant and a Volunteer. Her experience also includes roles at Tribeca Film Festival and Cineric Inc., where she gained hands-on experience in film production and event management.
Education and Academic Background
Amber Noé earned her Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Columbia University in the City of New York, completing her studies from 2014 to 2018. Her academic journey also includes attending IKUEI Saturday School, where she studied Liberal Arts and Sciences from 2006 to 2013. This educational foundation has equipped her with a strong understanding of art and film, which she applies in her professional endeavors.
Writing and Publications
Amber Noé has contributed to the field of film criticism and analysis through her writing. She has published a review of 'Japanese Expanded Cinema and Intermedia: Critical Texts of the 1960s' in the Millennium Film Journal in 2021. Additionally, she has written for BOMB Magazine and MUBI Notebook, showcasing her insights into film and media.
Language Skills and Cultural Expertise
Amber Noé is recognized as a polyglot and multicultural creative, with skills that extend beyond her professional roles. She works as a JA-EN interpreter and translator for filmmaker appearances and documentary productions. Her linguistic abilities and cultural knowledge enhance her contributions to the film and television industry, particularly in projects that bridge Japanese and English-speaking audiences.