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Luke Sanchez

Anaheim

Summary

Dynamic and creative professional with a background in performing arts and acting, recognized for winning the Grand Jury Award at the 48 Hour Film Festival. Proven ability to foster teamwork and maintain a playful atmosphere at LEGO, while excelling in visual storytelling and creative writing.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Brick Specialist

Dowtown Disney LEGO Store
11.2023 - Current

- Works to maintain a family-friendly and magical experience for families shopping at the Downtown Disney Lego Store.

- Works in high stress situations with dedication and teamwork to ensure goals are achieved.

- Efficiently keeps a creative and playful mindset where toys assist in bonding with customers.

Camera Operator

Antonymity (OCC Short Film)
04.2025 - 05.2025

- A short film created by Orange Coast College Students.

- Camera operated a komodo red camera that followed actors and the story through shoot days spanning 6 am in the morning, until 8 pm in the afternoon.

- Lots of physically demanding and artistically rigorous skills were needed to help expand the story from page to screen.

Writer/Director of Photography

The End of the Road (48 Hr Film Festival Short)
02.2025 - 02.2025

- A coming of age story about the wonder and dread of being a teenage boy... all through the lens of his brand new car.

- Created and submitted for the Clubhouse's student-run 48 Hour Film Festival, in which the short was written, shot, and edited in less than 48 hours.

- Winner of the Grand Jury Award and Fan Favorite Award at the Clubhouse's student-run 48 Hour Film Festival.

Writer/Director

Love Says Goodbye (Short Film)
01.2025 - 01.2025

- Wrote and directed the black and white silent short: Love Says Goodbye. A story about two queer lovers falling into and out of each other's sight. The story is told visually through the lens of a 1940's stylized romance.

Barista

Downtown Disney Starbucks
09.2022 - 10.2023
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
  • Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
  • Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.

Actor and Playwright

Foothill High School's Advanced Theater Arts
08.2022 - 05.2023

- Acted on stage alongside a team of other talented actors, ensuring the story was told cohesively with charisma and dedication.

- Wrote and directed various scenes. With genres varying from comedic to tragic, and everything in between.

Production Assistant Intern

Emmanuel Kazadi: Colomars Intro and Allure
03.2023 - 03.2023

- Worked closely with the script supervisor to ensure continuity and accuracy of the story was consistent with what was shown on screen.

- As well as worked tirelessly to keep the production clean, well-maintained, and ensure the set was ran smoothly.

Education

No Degree - Film And Video Production

Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
05-2026

No Degree - Comedic Scriptwriting And Performing Arts

South Coast Repertory
Costa Mesa, CA
07-2022

Skills

  • Creative writing
  • Visual storytelling
  • Ensemble work
  • Stage acting
  • Film directing
  • Production management

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Camera Operator

Antonymity (OCC Short Film)
04.2025 - 05.2025

Writer/Director of Photography

The End of the Road (48 Hr Film Festival Short)
02.2025 - 02.2025

Writer/Director

Love Says Goodbye (Short Film)
01.2025 - 01.2025

Brick Specialist

Dowtown Disney LEGO Store
11.2023 - Current

Production Assistant Intern

Emmanuel Kazadi: Colomars Intro and Allure
03.2023 - 03.2023

Barista

Downtown Disney Starbucks
09.2022 - 10.2023

Actor and Playwright

Foothill High School's Advanced Theater Arts
08.2022 - 05.2023

No Degree - Film And Video Production

Orange Coast College

No Degree - Comedic Scriptwriting And Performing Arts

South Coast Repertory
Luke Sanchez