Mia Saldanha
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Mia Saldanha

Production AssistantNewcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Mia Saldanha
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Mia Saldanha

Production AssistantNewcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
About me
Film & TV Production Graduate looking for entry-level work in Creative Media/Content Creation
Projects
  • Memento Mori (2021)
    Memento Mori (2021)A study of light and shadows, framing and composition with no clear narrative. A visual essay on silence and the passing of time.
  • The Way Back Home (2022)
    The Way Back Home (2022)A short drama that follows a day in the life of Rose, a male sex worker and his routine as someone who is stuck in an unbreakable cycle. Best Cinematography Award issued by Si Bell BSC and the Department of Arts @ Tyneside Cinema Annual Gala · Jun 2022
Projects credited in
  • Catharsis
    CatharsisCatharsis is a slow burning film that inveigles the audience into participating in a game of masterminds. It's separated into 3 narratives; Achilles’s, Rebecca’s and 28's. Within Achilles’ narrative, the audience experiences the tragedy of losing someone you cared for, the pain of loss and rage from being blamed. In contrast, Rebecca’s narrative is almost inhuman. It expresses a perfect life. A character whose lifestyle displays as robotic and calculated. The third narrative is what most filmm
  • The Way Back Home
    The Way Back Home"The Way Back Home" is a slow burning film following Rose, a gay man working the streets as he struggles with the disconnect and inner conflict of his life. Starring: Ali Crackett, John Burke and George Christodoulou
Work history
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    Production AssistantNewskTV UK
     - Manchester, United KingdomInternship
Education
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    Bachelor of Arts (BA) Northumbria University
     - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
    Grade: First Class Honours Activities and Societies: Student Rep for the Film and TV Production Course (2019-2022) Dissertation in the form of a film production portfolio detailing the production workflow of two short films, with a specialisation in Cinematography - Awarded a First Class; During this time I enjoyed thoroughly the research and creative work that went into these projects as well as the technical skills needed for their realisation, from a completely self-funded and designed marketing campaign to the promotional material then produced; Skills relevant to this time include, but are not limited to: • Adobe Cloud CC • Video Planning, Production and Editing • Camera Systems Proficiency • Audio Recording and Editing • Graphic Design • Illustration • Research • Dynamic Creativity • Exceptional Time Management • Problem Solving • Market Awareness
Awards
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    Best CinematographyTyneside Cinema
    Best Cinematography Award for the short film "The Way Back Home", directed by Tyler Jay Allan Issued by Si Bell BSC and the Department of Arts @ Tyneside Cinema Annual Gala