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Saba Menilek

Lake Elmo,MN

Summary

Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

3
3

Years of experience

Work History

Director, Production Designer, Technical Director, Camera Operator, Editor, Production Assistant (PA)

Augsburg University (Film Projects)
08.2022 - Current
  • Directed a Short Film: Led a project where I reimagined a scene from the film Juno with classmates, utilizing AU’s film studio and equipment. Developed detailed storyboards and shot lists, and organized meetings with the crew prior to production to ensure a smooth workflow.
  • Production Designer: Collaborated as a production designer on a sitcom/commercial project, managing props and working closely with the director to create an engaging set design that complemented the production’s vision.
  • Technical Director: Oversaw live editing for a school news broadcast, incorporating background music, transitions, and archival footage to enhance the viewing experience.
  • Production Assistant: Provided support on various student projects, assisting crew members by managing equipment, cleaning sets, printing materials, scheduling, and preparing talent as needed.

Videographer/Editor/Graphic Designer

Rochester United WPSL
05.2024 - 06.2024
  • Produced an observational documentary featuring an interview montage that highlights the contributions of team players and staff.
  • Filmed and edited video footage, capturing key moments and insights from interviews.
  • Conducted photography and post-production editing to create compelling visuals of subjects.
  • Designed graphics for game day social media posts, enhancing the team’s online presence and engagement.

Video Editor/Audio Engineer

Jerome Foundation
03.2024 - 04.2024
  • Managed the audio and sound mixing production of a 3-minute introductory video showcasing the foundation’s artists, highlighting their work and impact. The audio recording was captured by utilizing a Tascam DR-60DmkII, Rode microphone, and lavalier microphone, ensuring high-quality sound capture during production.
  • During post production Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects was utilized, synchronizing audio with video clips and organizing footage to construct a cohesive short documentary.
  • The final product was enhanced with title cards, voiceovers, color correction, and fade-in/fade-out transitions, all executed in Adobe After Effects.

Education

Undergraduate BA - Film

Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN
05.2025

Undergraduate BA - Film

Los Angeles Film School
Los Angeles, CA
05.2022

HS Diploma - undefined

Granite Bay High School
Granite Bay, CA
05.2020

Skills

  • Camera Operator: Canon EOS Rebel T6i/T7i, Canon EOS 2000D, Canon EOS Rebel T3i, 16mm Bolex, Sony ZV-E10
  • Sound Mixer: Boom Pole Mic, Tascam DR-60, Lavalier mic
  • Cinematography, Directed (short films and projects), Production Design, Technical Director, Teleprompting
  • Video Editing: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition, Adobe Media Encoder, Sony Vegas Pro, Final Cut Pro

LANGUAGES

English

Timeline

Videographer/Editor/Graphic Designer

Rochester United WPSL
05.2024 - 06.2024

Video Editor/Audio Engineer

Jerome Foundation
03.2024 - 04.2024

Director, Production Designer, Technical Director, Camera Operator, Editor, Production Assistant (PA)

Augsburg University (Film Projects)
08.2022 - Current

Undergraduate BA - Film

Los Angeles Film School

HS Diploma - undefined

Granite Bay High School

Undergraduate BA - Film

Augsburg University

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