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Hi there! I’m Sara, a Toronto-based aspiring producer. I love collaborating across creative and technical teams to bring bold ideas to life, whether on set, in festival environments, or in short film productions. My approach blends practical problem-solving with a keen eye for mood, colour, and texture to support a story’s emotional arc. I’ve gained hands-on experience across film sets, festival logistics, and multi-department production workflows. I’m eager to continue growing in creative direction, while contributing a positive, proactive energy to every project.…Hi there! I’m Sara, a Toronto-based aspiring producer. I love collaborating across creative and technical teams to bring bold ideas to life, whether on set, in festival environments, or in short film productions. My approach blends practical problem-solving with a keen eye for mood, colour, and texture to support a story’s emotional arc. I’ve gained hands-on experience across film sets, festival logistics, and multi-department production workflows. I’m eager to continue growing in creative direction, while contributing a positive, proactive energy to every project.

Sara Plakus

Film Director, Art Director, Wardrobe, +1

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Hi there! I’m Sara, a Toronto-based aspiring producer. I love collaborating across creative and technical teams to bring bold ideas to life, whether on set, in festival environments, or in short film productions. My approach blends practical problem-solving with a keen eye for mood, colour, and texture to support a story’s emotional arc. I’ve gained hands-on experience across film sets, festival logistics, and multi-department production workflows. I’m eager to continue growing in creative direction, while contributing a positive, proactive energy to every project.…Hi there! I’m Sara, a Toronto-based aspiring producer. I love collaborating across creative and technical teams to bring bold ideas to life, whether on set, in festival environments, or in short film productions. My approach blends practical problem-solving with a keen eye for mood, colour, and texture to support a story’s emotional arc. I’ve gained hands-on experience across film sets, festival logistics, and multi-department production workflows. I’m eager to continue growing in creative direction, while contributing a positive, proactive energy to every project.

Available to hire

Hi there! I’m Sara, a Toronto-based aspiring producer. I love collaborating across creative and technical teams to bring bold ideas to life, whether on set, in festival environments, or in short film productions. My approach blends practical problem-solving with a keen eye for mood, colour, and texture to support a story’s emotional arc.

I’ve gained hands-on experience across film sets, festival logistics, and multi-department production workflows. I’m eager to continue growing in creative direction, while contributing a positive, proactive energy to every project.

Skills

Set Design

Costume Design

Experience Level

Set Design

Expert

Costume Design

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Albanian

Fluent

Italian

Beginner

Work Experience

Marketing Intern at SoundMarket

June 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025

Translated brand identity into content for multi-platform social campaigns. Boosted digital engagement by aligning visual storytelling with emerging social media aesthetics.

Front of House Assistant at Toronto International Film Festival

August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023

Helped coordinate media flow and managed entrance for red carpet events. Ensured high-profile events ran smoothly with no logistical delays or visual clutter.

Production Assistant at MatKat BBQ Show

July 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022

Provided all-around support to the director and crew. Assisted with gear handling and ensured clear communication across departments resulting in an improvement in production flow and efficiency.

Production Assistant | Wardrobe Department at Fireside Productions

July 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022

Organized daily costume setups and tracked continuity to support the designer's creative vision. Ensured accurate wardrobe transitions and seamless fittings throughout the shoot.

Art Director at Algonquin College Productions

March 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022

Directed the film’s visual identity by designing sets and sourcing narrative-appropriate costumes. Developed mood boards and visual frameworks that aligned the crew under a cohesive creative vision.