a cinematographer and photographer with a strong passion for visual storytelling. I’m currently completing my bachelor’s degree in Media Arts, and my long-term goal is to build and maintain my own production company that supports both personal projects for artists and professional commercial work for clients and companies. I’m especially interested in projects that allow for creative collaboration while also meeting real-world production needs. Through my academic and personal work, I’ve developed a strong foundation in camera operation, lighting, and post-production, and I’m always looking for opportunities to grow and refine my craft.

Ian Sanchez

a cinematographer and photographer with a strong passion for visual storytelling. I’m currently completing my bachelor’s degree in Media Arts, and my long-term goal is to build and maintain my own production company that supports both personal projects for artists and professional commercial work for clients and companies. I’m especially interested in projects that allow for creative collaboration while also meeting real-world production needs. Through my academic and personal work, I’ve developed a strong foundation in camera operation, lighting, and post-production, and I’m always looking for opportunities to grow and refine my craft.

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a cinematographer and photographer with a strong passion for visual storytelling. I’m currently completing my bachelor’s degree in Media Arts, and my long-term goal is to build and maintain my own production company that supports both personal projects for artists and professional commercial work for clients and companies. I’m especially interested in projects that allow for creative collaboration while also meeting real-world production needs. Through my academic and personal work, I’ve developed a strong foundation in camera operation, lighting, and post-production, and I’m always looking for opportunities to grow and refine my craft.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Stage Crew, Lighting Tech, Front of House/Box Office Manager, Assistant Stage Manager, Lighting Designer, Load in/Strike at Mile Square Theatre
April 1, 2019 - Present
Stage crew and lighting technician; front-of-house/box office management; assistant stage manager; lighting designer; load-in/strike; (and related master electrician duties).
Lighting Designer, Board Operator, Stage Manager at Luna Stage
November 1, 2023 - Present
Carpenter, Lighting Tech at Trinity School
January 1, 2023 - Present
Lighting Tech at Bentley Meeker
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lighting Designer at Virtual Stage Lab
September 1, 2023 - Present
Lighting Tech at St. John Cathedral
February 1, 2024 - Present
Stage Crew, Lighting Tech at Joyce Theatre
November 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Set Builder, Lighting/Sound Tech, Light Designer at Hudson County Community College
August 1, 2019 - Present
Set Builder, Lighting/Sound Tech, Light Designer at Hudson County Community College
August 1, 2019 - Present

Education

B.A. in Media Arts at New Jersey City University
January 1, 2024 - December 27, 2025
Associate's Degree in Business at Hudson County Community College
August 1, 2014 - June 1, 2018

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment

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