Zayn Saade
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
As a Director and Technical Director at the Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts, I’ve led live productions and directed the Sparkle*Jets U.K. music video Box of Letters, blending technical precision with creative vision. As founder of SAADEFILM, I’ve written, directed, and produced short films like Star Wars: Echoes of Darkness, expanding my portfolio with films and documentaries. My work merges live performance and film, combining innovative storytelling with expert technical execution.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Live Show Crew Member
Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts
09.2022 - Current
Sounds of the Season 2023 - Director
Fanfare 2024 - Director
PLAYLIST 2024 - Director
Sounds of the Season 2024 - Director
Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play - Camera Operator
Antigone - Camera Operator
Black Comedy - Camera Operator
Clue On Stage - Technical Director
RetroFest: Funk & Soul Spectacular - Camera Operator
RetroFest 197.8 - Camera Operator/Assistant Director
1Act Play Festival 2023 - Camera Operator
1Act Play Festival 2024 - Camera Operator
10 Minute Play Festival 2022 - Camera Operator
10 Minute Play Festival 2023 - Technical Director
10 Minute Play Festival 2024 - Audio Mixer
Playlist 2023 - Camera Operator
Playlist X - Camera Operator
Seal Beach Christmas Parade 2022- Camera Operator
Seal Beach Christmas Parade 2023 - Camera Operator
Seal Beach Christmas Parade 2024 - Director/Camera Operator
Fusion 2023 - Camera Operator
Fusion 2024 - Camera Operator
The Beach Boys Story - Camera Operator
The ELO Story - Camera Operator/Assistant Director
Production Assistant
Dominion InnerTainment
09.2023 - 09.2023
I worked closely with G&E on set for a two-day shoot.
Director
SAADEFILM
07.2023 - 04.2024
SAADEFILM - Star Wars: Echoes of Darkness (Short Film)
Grip
HBTV
07.2024 - 07.2024
I was a grip for HBTV's broadcast of the Huntington Beach Annual 4th of July Parade
Director
Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts
09.2024 - 10.2024
Sparkle*Jets U.K. - Box of Letters Music Video
Education
Film And Video Production
Huntington Beach High School
Huntington Beach06-2026
Skills
Director
Live Show Director
Technical Director
Producer
Camera Operator
Production Assistant
Awards
Above and Beyond Award 2023
Above and Beyond Award 2024
Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts - Gold Award 2024
Timeline
Director
Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts
09.2024 - 10.2024
Grip
HBTV
07.2024 - 07.2024
Production Assistant
Dominion InnerTainment
09.2023 - 09.2023
Director
SAADEFILM
07.2023 - 04.2024
Live Show Crew Member
Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts
09.2022 - Current
Film And Video Production
Huntington Beach High School
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