Creativity has always been the core of everything I do. As an upcoming graduate from SMU’s Film and Media Arts department, I love to create stories with an emphasis on humanity and connection. My focus is editing, but I have additional experience in many other areas of film, such as videography, basic sound, and production design. Alongside my film work, I have experience in social media and event coordination. Being able to create engaging pieces of media or activities that invite connection truly means the world to me. Whatever I work on, I prioritize communication, adaptability, and quality. I am always eager to enhance my skills and find new ways to create emotionally-driven stories through media.

Sydney Payne

Creativity has always been the core of everything I do. As an upcoming graduate from SMU’s Film and Media Arts department, I love to create stories with an emphasis on humanity and connection. My focus is editing, but I have additional experience in many other areas of film, such as videography, basic sound, and production design. Alongside my film work, I have experience in social media and event coordination. Being able to create engaging pieces of media or activities that invite connection truly means the world to me. Whatever I work on, I prioritize communication, adaptability, and quality. I am always eager to enhance my skills and find new ways to create emotionally-driven stories through media.

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Creativity has always been the core of everything I do. As an upcoming graduate from SMU’s Film and Media Arts department, I love to create stories with an emphasis on humanity and connection. My focus is editing, but I have additional experience in many other areas of film, such as videography, basic sound, and production design.

Alongside my film work, I have experience in social media and event coordination. Being able to create engaging pieces of media or activities that invite connection truly means the world to me. Whatever I work on, I prioritize communication, adaptability, and quality. I am always eager to enhance my skills and find new ways to create emotionally-driven stories through media.

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Work Experience

Production Assistant at Eyefull Media
February 1, 2026 - Present
Production assistant on MOCK ME BABY; supported set operations and crew coordination for the project directed by Sean Scanlin in Dallas, TX.
Cinematographer at MUSIC IN EARLY NFL FILMS (Digital Lecture in American Music)
April 1, 2025 - Present
Cinematography and sound mixing for a digital lecture project in Dallas, TX.
Sound Mixer at I HATE YOU (Short Film)
November 1, 2023 - Present
Recorded and mixed sound for a short film directed by Atrion Sorrells; Dallas, TX.
Assistant Camera at SPECULO (Short Film)
September 1, 2023 - Present
Assistant camera duties for a short film directed by Yvonne Yang; Dallas, TX.
2nd Assistant Camera at SAVANT (Short Film)
March 1, 2023 - Present
Second assistant camera for a short film directed by Grace Maddox; Dallas, TX.
Costume Designer, Hair and Makeup, Set Dresser at THE TWO-PARTY MATRIX (Unite America Student PSA Campaign)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Costume, hair and makeup, and set dressing for a student PSA campaign directed by Parker Watts; Dallas, TX.
Student Program Coordinator at SMU Residence Life and Student Housing
August 1, 2024 - Present
Organized and hosted dorm-wide events; led a Program Board; managed social media and biweekly newsletters.
Student Worker at SMU Program Services
August 1, 2022 - Present
Assisted in campus-wide events and prepared potential award candidates or speakers; supervised events when needed.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Arts at Southern Methodist University
August 22, 2022 - May 16, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment