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
2023.09 - 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
2023.07 - 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
2023.10 - 2023.10
- 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
2023.08 - 2023.08
- 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
2023.02 - 2023.05
- 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
2022.06 - 2022.08
- 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
2023.10 - 2023.10
New Guardian
Teen Tix
2023.09 - Current
Youth Can Participant
Wing Luke Museum Of The Asian Pacific American Experience
2023.08 - 2023.08
Youth Fellow
Powerful Voices: Healing Justice
2023.07 - Current
Director of Celastrus
Vera Project
2023.02 - 2023.05
Activista Intern
Powerful Voices
2022.06 - 2022.08
High School Diploma -
Redmond High School