Emerging filmmaker and set-experienced production crew member with feature film, professional post-house, and documentary credits. Operated Arri Alexa Mini on a independent feature film, interned at leading post house (Netflix/HBO Max/Paramount clients), was a PA on a documentary short and produced live broadcast content at UMTV. Familiar with set hierarchy, walkie protocols, call sheet creation, and the fast pace of a working production. Available immediately for PA, camera department, or pre/post-production roles.
- Miami, Florida
- (305) 537-8950
- michaelsarias04@gmail.com
production Experience
June 2025 Aug 2025
Production Assistant (B Camera, Grip & Electric Swing) - Summer 2025
Feature Film: "Shot by an Angel" - Narrow Path Productions, Los Angeles, CA
Worked under the direction of Richard Galli, Director of Photography
- Operated Arri Alexa Mini shooting 30+ days in studio and on location, including camera testing, shot setup, and lens switching
- Promoted from Camera PA to B Camera mid-production for demonstrated reliability and technical competence
- Assisted with lighting design, grip setup, and electric swing duties
- Maintained camera logs, slate operations, and followed set protocols
June 2025Aug 2025
Post Production Intern, Summer 2025
Therapy Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Award-winning post house with clients including Netflix, HBO Max, and Paramount
- Assisted with studio operations and daily post-production workflows in a professional commercial environment
- Improved hands-on proficiency in Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve (color grading), VFX pipelines, and Pro Tools sound workflows
- Supported senior editors and colorists on client deliverables under tight deadlines
May 2024Sept 2024
Production Assistant Intern , Summer 2024
Entertainment To Affect Change (E2AC), Shot on location Boston & Philadelphia
Seeing A Different Future, documentary short., Director Carter Oakley
- Managed daily production logistics and crew support across on-location
- Set up and struck camera and lighting packages for on-location shoots
- Drafted time-coded paper cut for the editor
- Coordinated between departments and primary point of contact for daily crew needs
Sept 2024Jan 2025
TV Production Live Broadcast Trainee
UMTV - University of Miami Television - SportsDesk and The Pulse
- Operated multi-camera setups and live switcher boards for broadcast productions
- Mixed live audio and assisted with studio direction and technical operations
- Contributed to broadcast-quality productions with full crew under live show conditions
May 2022Present
Freelance Videographer / Editor / Content Creator
MSA Productions
- Produced short-form content for brand clients; delivered polished final cuts using Premiere Pro. Managed client relationships & shoot logistics to deliver on brief.
Education
Aug 2022May 2026
University of Miami, School of Communications
Motion Picture Production Major, Electronic Media Minor
Bachelor of Science in Communications May 2026 GPA: 3.48 Overall, 3.7 in Major | Deans List: Spring 2026 & 2023
- 1st Place Intermediate Screenplay Competition: American Venom (received highest recorded score in the competition's history)
- Semester Abroad Spring 2022 in Rome, Italy: studied under award winning writer/director - Professor Victor Rambaldi
Coursework Completed: Advanced Filmmaking, Advanced Cinematography, Documentary Film, Sound Production & Design, Avid Editing, After Effects, Motion Picture Marketing , Business & Distribution, Script To Screen, Intermediate Screenwriting, Motion Picture Storytelling, TV Performance, History of Int'l Cinema.