A Little More About Sanaz Mahdi

Creative video editor and producer with experience creating documentary films, music videos, branded content, and social media storytelling. Skilled in developing compelling narratives through editing, pacing, sound design, and visual composition. Experienced producing and delivering multimedia content across YouTube, social platforms, and digital campaigns. Strong background collaborating with directors, artists, production teams, and creative stakeholders from concept development through final delivery. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Avid, and professional post-production workflows. Passionate about music, culture, and community-driven storytelling.

Education

2021-2023 BA Degree
Film & Television • University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
2019-2021 A.A Degree
Film, TV & Electronic Media • Pierce College, Los Angeles
2010-2013 BA Degree
Visual communication design Azad University, Tehran

Films

2025 Short
Elsewhere Director’s Assistant
2025 Feature Doc
Whereabouts Academy Production Design/Assistant
2024 TV Mini-Series
Deadly Divas: Seduce My Billionaire Enemy Trailer Editor
2023 Documentry
A Fragmented Man Producer, Editor, Assistant Director
2023 Editor
Stop War Short Documentary
2023 Short Animation
Ball Sunday Gaffer Assistant
2021 Short Film
The Travel Writer & Director

Beyond the Edit: My Visual Arts & Storytelling Skills

Alongside my work in video and media, I have a background in visual arts that allows me to bring an additional creative perspective to projects. I have strong skills in drawing, sketching, visual composition, and developing storyboards for films, commercials, and advertising.

I enjoy turning ideas into visual concepts and using drawings and storyboards to communicate scenes, characters, moods, and creative direction before production begins. This visual arts background helps me think creatively and contribute to projects beyond the editing process.

Behind the Lens: My Photography Skills

Photography is another creative talent I have developed alongside my professional work. I have experience photographing concerts, entertainment events, families, and lifestyle moments, with a focus on capturing authentic emotions, energy, and atmosphere.

I enjoy finding the right composition, lighting, and timing to create images that tell a story and preserve memorable moments. My background in visual arts also gives me a strong understanding of composition, color, visual balance, and creative storytelling.

Animation & Stop-Motion: A Creative Hobby

Animation and stop-motion are creative hobbies I enjoy exploring as a fun side talent. I love bringing ideas, characters, and objects to life through movement, frame-by-frame storytelling, and visual experimentation.

My background in visual arts and storytelling allows me to create simple animations, stop-motion sequences, and playful visual concepts for personal projects, films, social media, and creative content. It’s a fun way for me to experiment with movement, storytelling, and imagination outside of my professional work.

“And i feel like i have a lot of work to
do. Still, i'm a student of the film”

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Email: sanazmahdi@gmail.com

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