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Hi there! My name is Brendan Orellana, and I recently graduated from California State University, Sacramento, with a Bachelor’s in Film Production (BA). I’ve been passionate about filmmaking since middle school, starting my journey with an after-school production club and evolving through various creative projects and competitions. My senior Capstone film, Memory Full, was a highlight of my college career and even featured at the Sacramento J Street Film Festival. Beyond academics, I’ve gained hands-on experience through internships, campaign work, and leadership roles that have helped me grow both creatively and professionally. I’m proud of my ability to blend storytelling with technical skills, and I’m excited about future opportunities where I can continue to develop as a filmmaker and content creator.…Hi there! My name is Brendan Orellana, and I recently graduated from California State University, Sacramento, with a Bachelor’s in Film Production (BA). I’ve been passionate about filmmaking since middle school, starting my journey with an after-school production club and evolving through various creative projects and competitions. My senior Capstone film, Memory Full, was a highlight of my college career and even featured at the Sacramento J Street Film Festival. Beyond academics, I’ve gained hands-on experience through internships, campaign work, and leadership roles that have helped me grow both creatively and professionally. I’m proud of my ability to blend storytelling with technical skills, and I’m excited about future opportunities where I can continue to develop as a filmmaker and content creator.

Brendan Orellana

Assistant Editor, Video Editor, Voiceover Artist, +5

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Hi there! My name is Brendan Orellana, and I recently graduated from California State University, Sacramento, with a Bachelor’s in Film Production (BA). I’ve been passionate about filmmaking since middle school, starting my journey with an after-school production club and evolving through various creative projects and competitions. My senior Capstone film, Memory Full, was a highlight of my college career and even featured at the Sacramento J Street Film Festival. Beyond academics, I’ve gained hands-on experience through internships, campaign work, and leadership roles that have helped me grow both creatively and professionally. I’m proud of my ability to blend storytelling with technical skills, and I’m excited about future opportunities where I can continue to develop as a filmmaker and content creator.…Hi there! My name is Brendan Orellana, and I recently graduated from California State University, Sacramento, with a Bachelor’s in Film Production (BA). I’ve been passionate about filmmaking since middle school, starting my journey with an after-school production club and evolving through various creative projects and competitions. My senior Capstone film, Memory Full, was a highlight of my college career and even featured at the Sacramento J Street Film Festival. Beyond academics, I’ve gained hands-on experience through internships, campaign work, and leadership roles that have helped me grow both creatively and professionally. I’m proud of my ability to blend storytelling with technical skills, and I’m excited about future opportunities where I can continue to develop as a filmmaker and content creator.

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Hi there! My name is Brendan Orellana, and I recently graduated from California State University, Sacramento, with a Bachelor’s in Film Production (BA). I’ve been passionate about filmmaking since middle school, starting my journey with an after-school production club and evolving through various creative projects and competitions. My senior Capstone film, Memory Full, was a highlight of my college career and even featured at the Sacramento J Street Film Festival.

Beyond academics, I’ve gained hands-on experience through internships, campaign work, and leadership roles that have helped me grow both creatively and professionally. I’m proud of my ability to blend storytelling with technical skills, and I’m excited about future opportunities where I can continue to develop as a filmmaker and content creator.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Stop Motion Animation

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Beginner

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Director / Lead Editor at Memory Full Production Crew

August 23, 2024 - December 14, 2024

Helming the entire editing process, I worked with the Lead Director, Professors, and Composer to make the most cohesive project in accordance to guidelines and budget. This film was also presented at the J Street Film Festival as a last hurrah to our production and was showcased in public.

Intern at Measure U Sacramento

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018

Interned for the Measure U Sacramento bill campaign for the 2018 ballot. Responsibilities included ballot input, canvassing, and phone banking. Managed a phone bank team of 15+ adults at the age of 18, and helped improve the school’s Career Fair by polling students and inviting professionals from popular fields.

Education

High School Diploma - Renaissance Distinction at Natomas Charter School - Performing and Fine Arts Academy

August 1, 2015 - May 1, 2019

This Renaissance Distinction is a rare form of graduating that proves that a student excelled at all fields of the arts: (Visual, Digital, and Performing Arts). Most students prioritize one field while I went through an assortment of art related fields.

Bachelor’s Degree - Film Production at California State University, Sacramento

August 1, 2019 - December 14, 2024

The Bachelor’s Program going through all fields of Film Production including Directing/Producing, Editing, Screenwriting, and Full-Scale Productions. Presented with challenges involving creating a short film (such as one presented at Sacramento's J Street Film Festival).

Bachelor’s at California State University, Sacramento

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Wellness Through the Arts 2016 Winner / Board Member

April 30, 2016 - April 30, 2018

A local competition that was helmed by Broadway actor, Ben Vereen. The competition was intended for Anti-bullying, anti-drugs, harassment, and more through spoken word poetry and videos. I made a Lego Stop-Motion video intended on capturing bullying and the effects on mental health, rash decisionmaking and more. While only 2 winners were intended, an anonymous donor made a 3rd finalist possible and I was chosen as an official winner with my piece. From then on, for 2 years, I was a Student Representative on the official WTA board, intent on having the next event go on annually. Unfortunately, the board had to disband after Ben Vereen was going through certain public allegations.