BRYNA RIFKIN is a senior publicist at ID who most recently lead back to back awards campaigns for Jean Dujardin ("The Artist") and Natalie Portman ("Black Swan"), which both culminated in Academy AwardŽ wins for the actors in 2012 and 2011, respectively. Previously, Rifkin had lead the Academy AwardŽ campaign for Marion Cotillard ("La Vie en Rose"), who also brought home the OscarŽ. She has also shepherded OscarŽ nominations for Jennifer Lawrence, Richard Jenkins and Michael Shannon. Rifkin has been a vital part of several client teams, including Rebecca Hall, Christina Ricci, Mira Sorvino, Kristin Scott Thomas, Vincent Cassel and Noomi Rapace; and represents rising talent including Logan Lerman, Imogen Poots, Patrick J. Adams and Brit Marling.
Entering college at the age of 16, Bryna went on to receive a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from George Washington University and a Master of Arts Degree in Communications and Culture from University of Arts in London. While pursuing her education, Bryna secured coveted internships at Calvin Klein in New York, Marie Claire Magazine in Sydney, Australia, and Ketchum Public Relations in London, where she worked on accounts including Max Factor, Vidal Sassoon and London Fashion Week. In 2003, Bryna moved to Los Angeles and worked at Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills as Public Relations Assistant Manager, where she facilitated national and local media campaigns and orchestrated numerous special events.
