Sonny Kahekili Santana
Santa Clarita
Summary
Highly motivated 23-year-old trans writer/director living in the greater Los Angeles area, with a multidisciplinary background in photography, editing, sculpture, sound design, screenwriting, poetry, and film directing.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant - "Screenwriting 2"
ArtCenter College of Design
Pasadena
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Monitored student behavior and promoted a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators to develop engaging classroom projects.
Teacher's Assistant - "Narrative Strategies"
ArtCenter College of Design
Pasadena
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted professors with classroom management and student engagement strategies.
- Prepared instructional materials and equipment for art classes and workshops.
2nd Unit Sound Mixer: Short Film
Eric Bailey Jr.
Pasadena
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Assisted the 1st unit production sound mixer and led the 2nd unit production sound.
Teacher's Assistant - "Pitching 1"
ArtCenter College of Design
Pasadena
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported classroom teacher in managing a diverse classroom of students.
Lead Editor - "The Bad Way To Pay"
Liminal Productions
Santa Fe
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Coordinated with production teams to align editorial vision with project goals.
- Collaborated with sound engineers to integrate audio elements into final edits.
Assistant Payroll Clerk
Sole Productions, LLC
Santa Monica
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted in maintaining employee records and payroll files.
Production Assistant - Short Film, "Take My Hand"
Eric Bailey Jr.
Pasadena
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Helped with moving production equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film
ArtCenter College of Design
Pasadena, CA12-2024
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Creative brainstorming
- Sound design
- Script development
- Team collaboration
- Visual storytelling
- Digital and traditional animation
- Discretion
Timeline
2nd Unit Sound Mixer: Short Film
Eric Bailey Jr.
03.2024 - 03.2024
Teacher's Assistant - "Narrative Strategies"
ArtCenter College of Design
01.2024 - 05.2024
Teacher's Assistant - "Screenwriting 2"
ArtCenter College of Design
09.2023 - 12.2024
Teacher's Assistant - "Pitching 1"
ArtCenter College of Design
09.2023 - 12.2023
Lead Editor - "The Bad Way To Pay"
Liminal Productions
07.2023 - 09.2023
Assistant Payroll Clerk
Sole Productions, LLC
06.2023 - 06.2023
Production Assistant - Short Film, "Take My Hand"
Eric Bailey Jr.
06.2022 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film
ArtCenter College of Design
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