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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.…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.

Saniya Samatkyzy

Writer, Film Director, Film Producer, +5

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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.…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.

Available to hire

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.

Skills

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Final Cut Pro X

Experience Level

Adobe After Effects

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Kazakh

Fluent

Russian

Fluent

English

Fluent

Chinese

Advanced

French

Beginner

Korean

Beginner

Work Experience

Personal Assistant at Tianjin Polytechnic University

August 8, 2023 - August 16, 2023

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 Director, Screenwriter, Producer at Sunny Films Production (CEO)

September 2, 2024 - Present

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.

Film Maker at New York Film Academy

August 2, 2022 - Present

Creative editor, writer and director; produced shorts; collaborated with large casts and crews; finished projects on time and within budget; gained experience with Sony FS5 cameras and ARRI equipment, as well as Mix-Pre 6 sound recording gear; wrote, directed and edited multiple shorts.

Personal Assistant at Tianjin Polytechnic University

September 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020

Assisted office staff with scheduling and managing students' curricula; communicated study updates; prepared slide-shows; organized on-campus activities for international students.

Volunteer at Holly Short Film Festival

September 1, 2023 - Present

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.