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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

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 

Pasadena Media, Pasadena, California                                                                                                                                                June 2024 – Present Crew

  • Operates as 1st AC, maintaining camera focus and supporting technical setup.

    • Contributed creative input when appropriate, including punch-up ideas, blocking help, and improv support for shoots 

  • Supported documentary Arroyo Now – Rise from the Ashes with camera operation and interviews. Switched between Camera Operator, Teleprompter, and Audio Technician. 

  • 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 

    • Operated teleprompter, mixer, soundboard; ensured clean audio for post-production. 

    • Assist camera teams with lens swaps, batteries, cards, and slating; organized talent support.

    • Maintain gear logs and equipment checklists with producers and coordinators.

 

Siren Arts Production, Los Angeles, California                                                                                                                         August 2023 – June 2024 

Crew

  • 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. 

  • Filmed Q&As, live-streams, and promo content for major films including Barbie, The Super Mario Bros., and Migration. 

  • Operated red carpet sound/video equipment for Emmy, Grammy, and Oscar campaign events.

  • Managed shoots solo and with small crews, handling everything from lighting to location scouting.

    • 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:

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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

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