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Saniya Samatkyzy

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Hi there! I’m Saniya Samatkyzy—a writer, director, producer, and editor with a hands-on, collaborative approach to storytelling.

About

Hi there! I’m Saniya Samatkyzy—a writer, director, producer, and editor with a hands-on, collaborative approach to storytelling. I thrive in dynamic project environments, coordinating crews, shaping scripts, and guiding productions from concept to final cut while keeping budgets and timelines in check.

My short films include The Audition, Excuse, Hidden, With You, and Umit, and I’ve collaborated with large casts and crews using Sony FS5 and ARRI cameras, with Adobe Creative Suite and DaVinci Resolve handling post-production. I’ve gained experience across the USA and China through immersive film work and teaching environments, always eager to learn and grow with every new project.

  • 4 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Languages

  • KazakhFluent
  • RussianFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • ChineseAdvanced
  • FrenchBeginner
  • KoreanBeginner

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet
  • Telecommunications

Work experience· 5 roles

Film Director, Screenwriter, Producer · Sunny Films Production (CEO)Sep 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

Overseeing future projects and collaborations; directing, writing, and producing short films; coordinating with large casts and crews to deliver productions on time and within budget.

Volunteer · Holly Short Film FestivalSep 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

Volunteered at Holly Short Films Festival-2023 in Los Angeles: assisted with screening rooms, guest handling, and festival activities and panels at TCL Chinese Theatre and Japan House.

Personal Assistant · Tianjin Polytechnic UniversityAug 2023 – Aug 2023 · 1 mo

Supported office staff with scheduling and management of the journalism/media curriculum; facilitated timely communication of study information and changes; assisted with document preparation and meetings.

Film Maker · New York Film AcademyAug 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 4 mos
Personal Assistant · Tianjin Polytechnic UniversitySep 2019 – Jan 2020 · 5 mos

Education

Bachelor's of Arts in TV and Radio Journalism · Tianjin Polytechnic University2017 – 2021
Piano and Chorus · Kazakh Music School (Music Education)2007 – 2013
Native Piano & Choir · Kazakh2007 – 2013

Certifications and awards· 10

Best Woman Voice-over Artist, Chinese Bridge Competition2022
Excellence in Voice-dubbing, Chinese Bridge Competition2021
3rd Place, Short Film Competition (Tianjin) 20212021
Ashoka English-Russian translator and editor2020

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