ANUDA SILVA
Social media marketing and production company
Northridge,CA
2
Languages
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Cinema and Television Arts (CTVA) student with hands-on experience in film/video production, cinematography, editing, post-production, and commercial production. Brings on-set versatility, entrepreneurial leadership, and drone operation experience; proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and DaVinci Resolve.
Experienced with coordinating and supporting production activities. Utilizes strong teamwork and communication skills to ensure efficient workflow and project success. Knowledge of maintaining safety protocols and quality standards in high-paced environment.
Work History
Production Crew
1 Year 6 Months- Cinematography, assistant director, key grip, and 1st AC roles across student short films and feature-length productions, including a feature-length project submitted to the Sundance Film Festival.
- Worked as the Director of Photography on a award winning short film short film, Ace of Hearts. Winning the award at the 6th annual CSUN Film Festival for best cinematography from a pool of 22 films.
- Worked as the director of photography for an indie horror thriller feature film, working with a variety of different cameras to execute the director's vision.
- Collaborated with directors to create compelling visuals that align with project vision and objectives in a variety of different roles on set.
Founder
2 Years 8 Months- Founded a social media marketing and production startup while attending college in Sri Lanka.
- Produced narrative-driven video content for local companies and artists; covered events, managed functions, and led branding and promotion for artists and brands.
- Oversaw production processes, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality marketing content for clients.
- Developed and executed comprehensive social media strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
Assistant Director
2 Months- Worked as the 1st assistant director on an indie feature drama shot entirely in one take. The project "Fifty Fifty" pioneered a groundbreaking approach to shooting a feature film by having the entire film shot in one take.
- The film is set to premiere at the Los Angeles Asia Pacific Film Festival in December of 2026
- I worked closely with the cast and crew to coordinate and communicate the director's vision and compile it into executable tasks.
Intern, Post-Production & Drone Operations
4 Years- Completed post-production for commercials and campaigns at an advertising company.
- Served as a dedicated drone operator supporting commercial and campaign work.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline communication and enhance project efficiency.
- Assisted in the implementation of new software tools, improving team productivity and workflow management.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - CTVA
- Major: CTVA
- Expected graduation
- Dean's List [ Spring and 2025]
- Dean's List [ Fall and 2025]
- Dean's List [Spring and 2026]
- 3.9 GPA
- Elected Captain of the Sri Lanka Junior National Sailing Team
Skills
Production & Post-Production
Video production; editing; compositing/VFX; Adobe Creative Suite; DaVinci Resolve
Operations & Leadership
Drone pilot; TRUST certified;
Event coverage and social media marketing
Cinematography and lighting
Ability to work with a wide array of professional cameras and film equipment.
Ability to lead small and medium sized teams to efficiently and effectively achieve goals
Accomplishments
- Captain, High School & Junior National Sailing Teams
- 2016 - 2024 | Led high school team to 2 championships; captained junior national team in 2024.
Affiliations
- Lions Club
Certification
TRUST certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Sinhala
Professional Working
Interests
Professional competitive sailor having raced all around the world
Avid traveler
having traveled to more than 20 countries
Timeline
Assistant Director
LV Studios
08.2025 - 10.2025Read More
Production Crew
03.2025 - CurrentRead More
Founder
Social media marketing and production company
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Intern, Post-Production & Drone Operations
Macom Strategic Solutions Pvt Ltd
01.2021 - 01.2025Read More
California State University, Northridge (CSUN)
Bachelor of Arts from CTVA
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Personal Information
Title: FILM & VIDEO PRODUCTION | CINEMATOGRAPHY | POST-PRODUCTION