Sayaan Nagpal
Woodinville,Washington
Summary
16 year old filmmaker passionate about storytelling with over a year of experience in film production, arts leadership, and social justice advocacy. Interested in creating impactful film projects and eager to explore innovative intersections between South Asian cultural history and filmmaking.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
New Guardian
Teen Tix
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with local arts leaders to make art spaces more accessible to youth
- Coordinating ACT theatre community days with fellow New Guardians
- Wrote an article on the film "Men of Deeds" for TeenTix's newsletter
Youth Fellow
Powerful Voices: Healing Justice
07.2023 - Current
- Responsible for production, filming, and editing of Healing Justice documentary
- Organized healing circles and workshops with other fellows
Youth Jury Member
Seattle Queer Film Festival
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Analyzed and critiqued films with queer representation
- Deliberated alongside other jury members to decide which films to award
Youth Can Participant
Wing Luke Museum Of The Asian Pacific American Experience
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Learnt about the archives of the Wing Luke Museum
- Wrote an analysis on South Asian representation in the Wing Luke Museum
Director of Celastrus
Vera Project
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Independently wrote the script for my short film Celastrus
- Directed Celastrus with a small youth cast and crew
- Edited Celastrus on Premier Pro
Activista Intern
Powerful Voices
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Participated in leadership workshops centering social justice advocacy
- Researched and delivered an educational presentation on the Indian Partition of 1947 and its continued effects
Education
High School Diploma -
Redmond High School
Redmond, WA06.2025
Skills
- Analytical Writing
- Video Editing
- Camera Operation
- Effective Communication
- Interviewing Techniques
- Film Directing
- Event Planning
- Historical Research
Timeline
Youth Jury Member
Seattle Queer Film Festival
10.2023 - 10.2023
New Guardian
Teen Tix
09.2023 - Current
Youth Can Participant
Wing Luke Museum Of The Asian Pacific American Experience
08.2023 - 08.2023
Youth Fellow
Powerful Voices: Healing Justice
07.2023 - Current
Director of Celastrus
Vera Project
02.2023 - 05.2023
Activista Intern
Powerful Voices
06.2022 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Redmond High School
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