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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

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. 

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

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