I worked as a video editor and post-production supervisor for this Arte-funded, human-centered documentary about the issues around illegal fishing in Sierra Leone.
- Post Production Supervisor
- Video Editor
Nicholas Sanderson
- Sierra Leone
- 7 projects
Hi, I’m Nicholas Sanderson, a filmmaker, video editor, and educator with a decade of experience working across the USA and Sierra Leone.
About
Hi, I’m Nicholas Sanderson, a filmmaker, video editor, and educator with a decade of experience working across the USA and Sierra Leone. I bring a broad set of skills in video editing, cinematography, motion graphics, media production, storytelling, and journalism, and I love turning complex ideas into engaging visuals with teams from diverse backgrounds.
In my work, I’ve led education initiatives, managed large projects for clients like DW, BBC, Namati, and World Hope, and helped build sustainable media programs in cross-cultural settings. I’m passionate about mentoring, creating impactful media, and sharing knowledge through hands-on training and clear storytelling.
- Joined September 2025
Skills· 13
Languages
- EnglishFluent
- Spanish; CastilianIntermediate
Industry experience
- Education
- Media & Entertainment
- Non-Profit Organization
Projects · 7
This is an animated series of videos showcasing how the Zero job safety app works. All the elements were animated, including the app. This gave investors and coders a clear idea of how the app would work once complete.
- 2D Animator
- Screenwriter
- Video Editor
A promotional documentary about a partnership between schools in Sierra Leone and Germany.
- Cinematographer
- Content Producer
- Video Editor
Namati wanted to help their workers and collaborators understand how to take better photos. This video was designed to be an intro to the language of photography. I operated as the producer, scriptwriter, videographer, editor, animation manager for a team of 3, and animator.
- Animator
- Content Producer
- Video Editor
- +1
This video was created for the Housing Industry Foundation in the San Francisco Bay Area to showcase some of their work for their yearly fundraising gala. I worked as a videographer and editor.
- Video Editor
- Videographer
This video was made as a series of 4 videos for the ed-tech company, Learnincs, to introduce their new education browser extension and platform. I both worked directly on the scripting, planning, producing, animation and editing, as well as oversaw a small team of former students to illustrate, animate, and edit these videos.
- 2D Animator
- Content Producer
- Video Editor
I, and a team of 4, created this journalistic documentary for Deutsche Welle, in the remote Sierra Leonean island of Bonthe. I managed the logistics, along with producing, filming, drone filming, editing, and color correction. We dealt with challenges of the remote locations, no electricity or running water, and heavy rain during our shooting. Our planning and teamwork made this project a success.
- Cinematographer
- Video Editor
Work experience· 6 roles
Head of Education Department, Filmmaker, Co-founder · Apex MultimediaSep 2022 – Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos
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 · Future View Media CenterAug 2022 – Aug 2022 · 1 mo
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 · Mirabel PicturesFeb 2020 – May 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos
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 · LemonBucket StudiosJan 2017 – Aug 2021 · 4 yrs 8 mos
Freelance Filmmaker · FreelanceFeb 2014 – Jan 2017 · 3 yrs
Filmmaker · FreelanceFeb 2014 – Sep 2017 · 3 yrs 8 mos
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Cinema Studies · San Francisco State University2013 – 2015
Certifications and awards
HIF: 2019 September Summit2019 – 2025
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