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Hello! I'm Sakari Clendinen, a passionate filmmaker with a strong background in writing, directing, and editing. My journey in the world of film sparked a deep love for storytelling and creativity. I’ve worked on a variety of projects, from news segments to silent films, and I thrive in collaborative environments. I aim to enhance projects through skilled use of software like Avid Media Composer and Adobe After Effects. With a keen interest in animation, I continue to explore innovative ways to bring stories to life. I'm excited about creating impactful content that resonates with audiences and drives meaningful conversations.…Hello! I'm Sakari Clendinen, a passionate filmmaker with a strong background in writing, directing, and editing. My journey in the world of film sparked a deep love for storytelling and creativity. I’ve worked on a variety of projects, from news segments to silent films, and I thrive in collaborative environments. I aim to enhance projects through skilled use of software like Avid Media Composer and Adobe After Effects. With a keen interest in animation, I continue to explore innovative ways to bring stories to life. I'm excited about creating impactful content that resonates with audiences and drives meaningful conversations.

Sakari Clendinen

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Hello! I'm Sakari Clendinen, a passionate filmmaker with a strong background in writing, directing, and editing. My journey in the world of film sparked a deep love for storytelling and creativity. I’ve worked on a variety of projects, from news segments to silent films, and I thrive in collaborative environments. I aim to enhance projects through skilled use of software like Avid Media Composer and Adobe After Effects. With a keen interest in animation, I continue to explore innovative ways to bring stories to life. I'm excited about creating impactful content that resonates with audiences and drives meaningful conversations.…Hello! I'm Sakari Clendinen, a passionate filmmaker with a strong background in writing, directing, and editing. My journey in the world of film sparked a deep love for storytelling and creativity. I’ve worked on a variety of projects, from news segments to silent films, and I thrive in collaborative environments. I aim to enhance projects through skilled use of software like Avid Media Composer and Adobe After Effects. With a keen interest in animation, I continue to explore innovative ways to bring stories to life. I'm excited about creating impactful content that resonates with audiences and drives meaningful conversations.

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Hello! I’m Sakari Clendinen, a passionate filmmaker with a strong background in writing, directing, and editing. My journey in the world of film sparked a deep love for storytelling and creativity. I’ve worked on a variety of projects, from news segments to silent films, and I thrive in collaborative environments.

I aim to enhance projects through skilled use of software like Avid Media Composer and Adobe After Effects. With a keen interest in animation, I continue to explore innovative ways to bring stories to life. I’m excited about creating impactful content that resonates with audiences and drives meaningful conversations.

Skills

Avid Media Composer

Adobe After Effects

Experience Level

Avid Media Composer

Expert

Adobe After Effects

Expert

Work Experience

News Videographer/Editor/Correspondent at The Virgin Islands Source

June 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Produced news segments weekly, managing end-to-end video production from concept to final delivery. News packages aired on NBC and NBC USVI. Conducted on-location interviews, edited and assembled multi-camera footage, and coordinated with a team of journalists for comprehensive coverage.

Sound Operator, Editor at Seen (A’marie Bosley, 2025) Film Competition

March 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025

Formatted and operated Zoom H4N Recorder for a short film, configured input levels and recording formats, transferred audio files, transcoded media, and synced audio with visuals using Avid Media Composer.

1st Assistant Director at It Doesn’t Work (Mari Jiles, 2024)

January 1, 2024 - Present

Created shoot schedules, kept crew and director on time, made notes on each shot/audio take, and managed audio file transfers.

Writer, Director, Editor at What You Did (2023), Falling for You (2023)

January 1, 2023 - Present

Wrote, directed, and edited two 3-minute silent films, storyboarding and hiring a volunteer cast and crew.

Sound Operator, Editor at Seen (A'marie Bosley, 2025)

March 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025

Worked on a short film by formatting and operating the Zoom H4N Recorder, transferring audio files, transcoding media, syncing audio to visuals, and editing in Avid Media Composer.

Student Aide at Diane Lindner-Goldberg Child Care

February 1, 2025 - Present

Engaged with children to encourage safe choices, prepared meals, and managed cleanliness during class activities.

Receptionist at Horizon Physical Therapy

June 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021

Improved patient accessibility by designing a website, scheduling consultations, and managing patient records and insurance details.

Assistant to the Secretary at King and King Law Firm

January 1, 2022 - Present

Organized and sorted legal documents and utilized e-filing systems for court submissions.