Anika Zaidi
New York City,NY
Summary
Professional with strong background in production, skilled in project management, creative development, and strategic planning. Adept at leading collaborative teams and driving projects to completion under tight deadlines. Known for flexibility and adaptability in changing environments, ensuring optimal results. Expertise includes budgeting, scheduling, talent coordination, and problem-solving with focus on innovation and efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Photography Summer Camp TA
New York City, NY
07.2025
- Supported NYU Professor’s photography workshop by developing lesson plans for 5 middle school students.
- Supervised field trips to a professional print shop, connecting real-world experiences to classroom learning.
- Organized the program’s student showcase, ensuring a professional presentation of participants’ work.
- Andrew French, Photographer
Bridge Productions
New York University
New York, NY
01.2026 - Current
- Head of Outreach and Communications
- Co-head of Social Media and Marketing
- Curate content weekly for live production events
- Reach out to industry professionals to speak at weekly meetings
Student Producers Association
New York University
New York, NY
01.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with team to develop project concepts.
- Assisted in scheduling production timelines.
- Supported technical setup for events.
- Mentored new student producers on pitching personal films.
Rho Epsilon Iota
New York University
New York, NY
10.2024 - Current
- Director of Regulatory Affairs and Communications
- Liaison with College of Arts and Science Student Council
- Outreach to professionals, club has at least 2-3 guest speakers
- Communication maintaining connections with necessary sponsorships and individuals
Student Tutor
America Reads/America Counts Tutor
New York City, NY
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Provide one-on-one and small-group reading support to improve literacy skills and reading comprehension.
- Develop elementary school-appropriate lesson plans tailored to fostering engagement and measurable progress.
- Work with teachers to track student development in reading and writing to refine instructional approach.
Producer
Shore Film
New York City, NY
- 10.2025
- Surreal comedy that follows 2 young adults searching for an escape from their dull hometown.
- Created callsheet and schedule, managed budget, and oversaw production logistics for 9-person crew.
Director, Writer, Cinematographer
Christmas Chokehold
New York City, NY
- 12.2024
- Rom-com parody that spoofs classic rom-com tropes while adding unexpected comedic twists.
- Responsible for shaping the creative vision of the film, and guiding the cast/crew in bringing the story to life.
Director of Photography, Producer, Actor
L-Rizz
New York City, NY
- 06.2023
- Comedy thriller film highlighting the problems young girls face when it comes to new-generation dating.
- Organized schedule, acted as casting director, served as the sole D.P. and editing manager for a 4-person crew.
Film Class Teaching Assistant
Briarcliff High School – Film Department
Briarcliff Manor, NY
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Aided in class discussions and assisted 12 students in learning editing basics and filmmaking fundamentals.
- Mentored students through hands-on projects on course content and guided review of 5 student assignments.
- Implemented a novel organization system and provided maintenance for classroom film and media equipment.
Education
BFA - Film and Television Production
New York University- Tisch School of Arts
New York City, NY05.2028
Skills
- Production: Creating call sheets, production schedules, budget tracking, and shoot logistics via Google Suite
- Editing: Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Avid Media Composer, and iMovie; managing post workflows
- Cinematography: Experienced using a variety of camera hardware and software: Blackmagic, Canon, Arri
- Social Media: Create short-form content for community engagement, promote club events through Instagram
- Graphic Design: Designed promotional graphics for meetings, collaborated with club leadership to align visuals with event themes
Websites
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
EXTRA-CURRICULARS & INTERESTS
Music performance (singing, piano), avid photographer, horror movie enthusiast, and a passion for Broadway.
Timeline
Bridge Productions
New York University
01.2026 - Current
Student Producers Association
New York University
01.2026 - Current
Student Tutor
America Reads/America Counts Tutor
10.2025 - 12.2025
Teaching Assistant
Photography Summer Camp TA
07.2025
Rho Epsilon Iota
New York University
10.2024 - Current
Film Class Teaching Assistant
Briarcliff High School – Film Department
09.2022 - 06.2023
Producer
Shore Film
- 10.2025
Director, Writer, Cinematographer
Christmas Chokehold
- 12.2024
Director of Photography, Producer, Actor
L-Rizz
- 06.2023
BFA - Film and Television Production
New York University- Tisch School of Arts