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Hi, I'm Sai Varun Mallela, a driven student at UT Dallas pursuing a BA in Animation and Game Development with a CS minor. I blend analytical thinking with creative design, and I am eager to learn and broaden my skills through hands-on projects in a challenging academic setting. Through roles in screenwriting, directing, camera operation, and videography, I’ve built a foundation in storytelling, production, and technical tools like Unity, Maya, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve. I’m excited to continue growing as a developer and creator, bringing a collaborative mindset and a passion for immersive experiences to every project.…Hi, I'm Sai Varun Mallela, a driven student at UT Dallas pursuing a BA in Animation and Game Development with a CS minor. I blend analytical thinking with creative design, and I am eager to learn and broaden my skills through hands-on projects in a challenging academic setting. Through roles in screenwriting, directing, camera operation, and videography, I’ve built a foundation in storytelling, production, and technical tools like Unity, Maya, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve. I’m excited to continue growing as a developer and creator, bringing a collaborative mindset and a passion for immersive experiences to every project.

Sai Varun Mallela

Camera Operator, Screenwriter, Director of Photography, +3

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Hi, I'm Sai Varun Mallela, a driven student at UT Dallas pursuing a BA in Animation and Game Development with a CS minor. I blend analytical thinking with creative design, and I am eager to learn and broaden my skills through hands-on projects in a challenging academic setting. Through roles in screenwriting, directing, camera operation, and videography, I’ve built a foundation in storytelling, production, and technical tools like Unity, Maya, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve. I’m excited to continue growing as a developer and creator, bringing a collaborative mindset and a passion for immersive experiences to every project.…Hi, I'm Sai Varun Mallela, a driven student at UT Dallas pursuing a BA in Animation and Game Development with a CS minor. I blend analytical thinking with creative design, and I am eager to learn and broaden my skills through hands-on projects in a challenging academic setting. Through roles in screenwriting, directing, camera operation, and videography, I’ve built a foundation in storytelling, production, and technical tools like Unity, Maya, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve. I’m excited to continue growing as a developer and creator, bringing a collaborative mindset and a passion for immersive experiences to every project.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Sai Varun Mallela, a driven student at UT Dallas pursuing a BA in Animation and Game Development with a CS minor. I blend analytical thinking with creative design, and I am eager to learn and broaden my skills through hands-on projects in a challenging academic setting.

Through roles in screenwriting, directing, camera operation, and videography, I’ve built a foundation in storytelling, production, and technical tools like Unity, Maya, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve. I’m excited to continue growing as a developer and creator, bringing a collaborative mindset and a passion for immersive experiences to every project.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Java

Intermediate

Python

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Screenwriter, Assistant Director, Camera Operator, Production Assistant at UTD TV

July 1, 2025 - Present

Wrote original short film scripts, assisted in planning multi-scene shoots, managed set operations and timing, operated camera equipment, and supported production coordination and on-set duties.

Tutor & Front Desk Assistant at Parinama Academy

June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

Tutored K-8 students in Math and Language Arts; reinforced core concepts; organized lesson plans and tracked progress; front desk greeting and administrative support for students and parents.

Front Desk Administrator at Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of Austin

May 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

Addressed devotees’ questions, managed donations and service payments using Clover, supported temple events and rituals, and assisted with general office organization and preparation.

Videographer at Austin Tamil Sangam

January 1, 2024 - Present

Filmed and edited content using DaVinci Resolve to promote cultural events; created engaging digital media highlighting Tamil culture and community involvement.

Checker/Customer Service Associate at HEB

June 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024

Handled customer transactions by operating the register, ringing up items, processing payments, returns, and exchanges. Delivered in-store hospitality and service, maintained cleanliness of registers and front-end area, organized inventory, and assisted with cart retrieval as a Cart Attendant.