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Nicholas Sanderson

2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Available to hire

2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
French
Beginner
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

Head of Education Department, Filmmaker, Co-founder at Apex Multimedia
July 31, 2025 - September 9, 2025
Oversaw a team to draft the employee-owned company’s constitution, assisted with legal filings, developed and taught 15 courses in film and media education, and managed over 100 video projects for clients including UNDP and BBC.
Teacher at Future View Media Center
August 31, 2022 - September 9, 2025
Developed and taught courses in cinematography, video editing, and screenwriting to beginner and intermediate students.
Assistant Editor at Mirabel Pictures
May 31, 2021 - September 9, 2025
Assisted on feature documentary, organized project files, synced audio, and managed project drives.
Translation Project Manager at Mirabel Pictures
January 31, 2021 - September 9, 2025
Managed translation teams in Sierra Leone for interview materials, organized and tracked translation files, and translated materials from Krio to English.
Co-founder, Filmmaker at LemonBucket Studios
August 31, 2021 - September 9, 2025
Co-founded an employee-owned media company, managed finances and taxes, and oversaw 200+ film and animation projects.
Filmmaker at Freelance
January 31, 2017 - September 9, 2025
Worked as a videographer, editor, animator, scriptwriter, and producer on projects for top companies like AT&T and Pepsi.
Head of Education Department at Apex Multimedia
July 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025
Co-founded with 7 other members this employee owned co-op media production company. Oversaw team to create our constitution; managed arrangements and notes as secretary; created, taught, and trained teachers for over a dozen classes as Education Head; as a video team member helped write, produce, film, edit, and animate dozens of videos for local and international clients.
Teacher at Future View Media Center
August 1, 2022 - September 9, 2025
Volunteered as a film teacher, designed and taught 6 classes (each 9 weeks). Improved Krio and developed varied teaching methods to ensure student understanding.
Translation Project Manager / Assistant Editor at Mirabel Pictures
May 1, 2021 - September 9, 2025
Managed 2 translator teams in Sierra Leone to translate dozens of hours of interviews for Emory University’s Ebola Oral Histories; organized tracking and delivery systems; created team structures; cleaned and quality controlled translations; translated Krio materials; organized files and deliveries. Also assisted on the documentary Heaven Through The Backdoor.
Co-founder / Filmmaker at LemonBucket Studios
August 1, 2021 - September 9, 2025
Co-founded a co-op media production company; served as secretary and president; handled business filings, finances, and taxes; worked as editor, videographer, animator, and project lead; led the shift to live streaming during the Covid-19 era.
Freelance Filmmaker at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - September 9, 2025
Freelance video creator for clients including AT&T and Pepsi; developed skills in client relations, production workflows, and rapid skill adaptation.
Guest Services Associate at Exploratorium
January 1, 2016 - September 9, 2025
Public-facing role focusing on customer service and rapid conflict resolution.
Social Media Team Manager at Saltwater Movie
January 1, 2015 - September 9, 2025
Managed social media team and led Kickstarter Campaign; oversaw site upkeep and social outreach for film festivals and events.
Sanitations Associate at Mercy Ships
October 1, 2012 - September 9, 2025
Worked aboard The Africa Mercy; sanitation of hospital areas; stepped into temporary leadership roles to coordinate a team across multiple floors.
Factory Technician at Altergy Systems
August 1, 2011 - September 9, 2025
Built hydrogen fuel cell power generators; handled general factory production and floor operations including inventory management and production logistics.
Tile Setter at Dan Dailey Tile
January 1, 2010 - September 9, 2025
Worked across multiple crews to learn new workflows and ensure project success.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at San Francisco State University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Cinema Studies at San Francisco State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

HIF: 2019 September Summit
September 1, 2019 - September 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization