Screenwriter, director, and editor with an affinity for horror but most interested in stories about what it means to be human. Open to collaboration in any capacity from pre-production to final product.

Nolan Saunders

Screenwriter, director, and editor with an affinity for horror but most interested in stories about what it means to be human. Open to collaboration in any capacity from pre-production to final product.

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Screenwriter, director, and editor with an affinity for horror but most interested in stories about what it means to be human. Open to collaboration in any capacity from pre-production to final product.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Photographer
May 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance photography work across various assignments, developing composition, lighting, and post-processing workflows.
Gallery Assistant at The Brick Lane Gallery
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Supported gallery operations, installations, and event photography; assisted visitors and managed image archiving.
Photographer / Photo Editor at The Ithacan
August 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Photography and photo editing for campus publication, contributing to visual storytelling and layout.
Short Film Creator at Independent Film Projects
January 1, 2026 - Present
Creator of an original short film project, handling concept development and on-set production.
Set Photographer at Independent Film Projects
January 1, 2026 - Present
Photographed on-set stills to document production design and key moments in a short film.
Writer, Director, Cinematographer at Independent Film Projects
January 1, 2026 - Present
Wrote, directed, and shot a short film, overseeing camera work, blocking, and visual storytelling.
Writer, Director, Editor at Independent Film Projects
January 1, 2025 - Present
Co-wrote and directed a short film; performed editing to shape narrative rhythm and tone.
Co-writer, Key Grip at Independent Film Projects
January 1, 2025 - Present
Co-writer and on-set Key Grip, contributing to both script development and production mechanics.
Writer, Director, Producer, Editor at Independent Film Projects
January 1, 2023 - Present
Wrote, directed, produced, and edited a short film, coordinating across departments.
1st AC, Set Photographer at Independent Film Projects
January 1, 2023 - Present
1st Assistant Camera; captured on-set photographs documenting production.
Key Grip at Independent Film Projects
January 1, 2023 - Present
Key grip responsibilities supporting camera movement and rigging on set.
2nd AC, Grip at Independent Film Projects
January 1, 2023 - Present
2nd AC and grip duties supporting camera operations and on-set logistics.
1st AC, Grip, Set Photographer at Independent Film Projects
January 1, 2022 - Present
1st AC and grip roles plus on-set photography documenting production.
1st AC, Grip at Independent Film Projects
January 1, 2022 - Present
First AC and grip responsibilities on a short film production.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Ithaca College, Roy H. Park School of Communications
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment

Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate