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Hi, I’m Shivam Sarda. I’m a Vancouver-based video editor and colorist specializing in post-production for documentaries, shorts, and feature projects. I collaborate closely with directors and producers to shape pacing, color, and storytelling, managing media with Avid, DaVinci Resolve, and Premiere to deliver polished masters for broadcast and streaming.
I’m fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil, quick to learn new tools and workflows, and passionate about delivering high-quality work on time. Notable credits include Grace (award-winning short) and ongoing work on Pets & Pickers and From Community UP!, where I help bring stories to life through careful editing and color grading.
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Language
English
Fluent
Hindi
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Tamil
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Work Experience
Lead Editor & Colorist at As It Happened Productions
August 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025Collaborated with the director to shape the documentary's narrative arc, assembled and organized raw footage, selected the best takes, and constructed a cohesive edit. Applied color grading in DaVinci Resolve to enhance mood and ensure visual consistency across scenes. Interpreted client feedback, implemented revisions, and oversaw the final output for distribution on multiple platforms. Maintained a meticulous attention to detail and stayed current with color-grading trends to elevate the storytelling.
2nd Assistant Editor at 666 Films, Inc.
November 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025Exported EDLs, swapped temp footage with purchased master, organized raw media and Avid project bins, and backed up the project and dailies. Assisted the Online Editor by conforming the locked timeline and ensuring a smooth handoff to Elemental Post. Maintained logs and ensured asset tracking throughout the post pipeline.
Online Editor / Post Deliverables Technician at Rhythm Boyz Production
July 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025Synchronized locked picture with final sound stems, placed title cards, certifications, subtitles, and credits, and built timelines per distributor guidelines. Performed quality control for issues like drop frames and color shifts and prepared DPX & DCP exports for India and international distributors.
Editor/Colorist at Sherko Production
May 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025Collaborated with the director to realize the creative vision, reviewed and organized footage, assembled and edited shots for narrative flow, and applied color correction and grading to maintain consistency and enhance aesthetics across the film.
Online Editor at Tyson Media Productions
August 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025Received locked picture audio/video AAFs and offline references; relinked locked cuts to raw media and matched timelines; added safe title boxes for supers and subtitles; prepared deliverables for the colorist and delivered master files via Aspera after a thorough quality check.
Assistant Editor/ Post Coordinator at Tyson Media Productions
January 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025Ingested proxies and ALEs, synced dailies and production audio to create multi-group timelines; organized Avid bins and backups; coordinated asset delivery to remote editors; tracked post schedules and produced editor-ready logs and cue sheets.
Lead Editor & Colorist at As it Happened Productions
August 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025Collaborated with the director to realize the project vision and brainstorm storytelling approaches. Assembled and organized raw footage, selecting the best takes to craft a compelling narrative. Applied color grading in DaVinci Resolve to achieve the intended look, maintaining color consistency across shots. Interpreted client feedback and implemented revisions. Ensured the deliverables met technical specifications for distribution across platforms and provided a polished final cut. Stayed current with color grading trends to enhance the film's aesthetics.
2nd Assistant Editor at 666 Films, Inc
November 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025Exported EDLs to manage footage clearance; swapped temp footage with purchased originals in the locked timeline; organized raw media, Avid project bins, and backups; conformed the locked project for online turnover to Elemental Post.
Online Editor / Post Deliverables Technician at Rhythm Boyz Production
July 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025Synced locked picture with final sound stems; placed assets such as title cards, certifications, subtitles, and credits; built timelines per distributor guidelines; performed quality control to resolve issues (drop frames, dead pixels, color shifts); produced and exported DPX & DCPs for India and international distributors.
Editor/Colorist at Sherko Production
May 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025Collaborated with the director to understand the creative vision; reviewed and organized raw footage; assembled and edited for narrative flow; applied color correction and grading to maintain visual consistency throughout the film.
Online Editor at Tyson Media Productions
August 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025Received locked picture AAFs and offline reference clips, relinked to raw media, and matched timelines; added safe title boxes and supers; completed online editing procedures for colour timing; prepared master deliverables and delivered via Aspera.
Assistant Editor / Post Coordinator at Tyson Media Productions
January 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025Ingested and transcoded proxies and ALE files; synced dailies to create multi-groups; distributed assets to remote editors; organized Avid project, dailies, and B-rolls; created LTO backups; tracked post schedules; generated audio cue sheets and program logs.
Assistant Editor at Big Time Decent Productions
August 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024Assisted in organizing footage, syncing audio, and preparing edit timelines; supported post team and organized dailies and project assembly; managed media assets to ensure smooth post-production workflow.
Post Production Advisor at Blue Fish (Short Film)
February 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024Advised on post-production workflow, editing, and final delivery; collaborated with the director to refine story, pacing, and overall cut; provided feedback on edits, colour, and sound to ensure a polished final product.
Lead Editor & Colorist at From Community UP! (Documentary Feature) – As it Happened Productions
December 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023Collaborated with the director to refine storytelling and overall vision; edited and assembled footage into cohesive, engaging narratives; performed colour grading to maintain visual consistency; delivered outputs ready for distribution.
2nd Assistant Editor at 666 Films.Inc Production
October 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022Exported EDLs, swapped temp footage with master, organized raw media and Avid project bins; conformed the locked project for online turnover to Elemental Post.
Editor/Colorist at Sherko Productions
July 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022Collaborated with director to realize creative vision; assembled/edit footage; applied colour correction and grading to ensure visual consistency.
Online Editor at Tyson Media Productions
January 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022Managed online workflow; prepared episodes for colour grading, captions, and finishing; delivered final masters for Discovery series Pets & Pickers.
Assistant Editor / Post Coordinator at Tyson Media Productions
September 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022Ingested/transcoded proxies; synced raw dailies and production audio to create multi-groups; organized Avid bins; tracked post schedules and asset delivery; prepared cue sheets and logs.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Film Production at Vancouver Film School
February 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019Advanced Diploma in Business Management at British Columbia Institute of Technology
September 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media at Hindustan College of Arts and Science
June 1, 2013 - May 1, 2016Post Graduate Diploma in Film Production at Vancouver Film School
February 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019Advanced Diploma in Business Management at British Columbia Institute of Technology
September 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media at Hindustan College of Arts and Science
June 1, 2013 - May 1, 2016Post Graduate Diploma in Film Production at Vancouver Film School, Vancouver, BC
February 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019Advanced Diploma in Business Management at British Columbia Institute of Technology, Vancouver, BC
September 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media at Hindustan College of Arts and Science, Chennai, India
June 1, 2013 - May 1, 2016Qualifications
CERTIFICATION OF EXCELLENCE – Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission)
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025Certification of Excellence - Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025Certification of Excellence – Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission)
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment
Skills
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Intermediate
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