Resume
Mark Saikaly
626-260-0596 | saikaly48@gmail.com
Creative and versatile video production professional with hands-on experience in camera operation, lighting, audio, and post-production. Proven ability to manage shoots for live events, promotional content, and documentaries. Passionate about visual storytelling and adaptable across fast-paced studio, field, and red carpet environments.
EDUCATION:
California State University, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Bachelor of Arts, Animation
East Los Angeles College, Los Angeles, California
Associate of Arts, Graphic Design
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Pasadena Media, Pasadena, California June 2024 – Present Crew
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Operates as 1st AC, maintaining camera focus and supporting technical setup.
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Contributed creative input when appropriate, including punch-up ideas, blocking help, and improv support for shoots
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Supported documentary Arroyo Now – Rise from the Ashes with camera operation and interviews. Switched between Camera Operator, Teleprompter, and Audio Technician.
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Selected Key Credits/Selected Works include: Divorce Talk, Transplant Life, Donny D’ Soul Session, Tongues of Fire, Miniature Car Racing, Skeelove House, Being Groovy, Post Conventional Psychology, Bologna Sandwich Show, Women Speaks!, 3 Tribesmen Podcast, From the Ashes, Yeshua Ministry
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Operated teleprompter, mixer, soundboard; ensured clean audio for post-production.
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Assist camera teams with lens swaps, batteries, cards, and slating; organized talent support.
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Maintain gear logs and equipment checklists with producers and coordinators.
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Siren Arts Production, Los Angeles, California August 2023 – June 2024
Crew
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Worked on projects for The Society of Composers & Lyricists, The Institute for the Redesign of Learning, City of San Gabriel, City of Pasadena, and Pasadena Museum of History.
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Filmed Q&As, live-streams, and promo content for major films including Barbie, The Super Mario Bros., and Migration.
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Operated red carpet sound/video equipment for Emmy, Grammy, and Oscar campaign events.
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Managed shoots solo and with small crews, handling everything from lighting to location scouting.
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Led camera team for The Institute for the Redesign of Learning’s 50th Anniversary Live Event and Marathon; lead camera operator, assigned roles, managed gear, and rendered content.
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TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Equipment: Studio/Broadcast Cameras, Boom Mic, Soundboard, Teleprompter, Camera/Audio gear familiarity (Sony, Canon, Zoom, Rode), Lighting Setups, Grip Gear
Software: Adobe Creative Cloud, Blender, Canva, Google Workspace, Maya, Microsoft 365, WordPress