
Biography
Hi there! I’m Saad, and I am a Cinematic Artist from Brooklyn, New York! My art journey has taken me around the world as a photographer and cinematographer to working at some of the most esteemed animation and game studios like Pixar and Naughty Dog.
As a filmmaker in the Layout department I am able to take a sequence from script pages to final render, consistently delivering high-quality work with the ultimate goal of crafting an emotionally resonant story for our audience. At these studios I have developed a strong foundation in directing, camera work, and most importantly, storytelling.
In my free time I write and direct my own projects using what I’ve learned in my previous live action experience mixed with my 3d skillset in Unreal. I am always looking for new and fun ways to grow as an artist and I bring that to any production I’m a part of!
Skills
Roles
- Basic
Other Skills
- Advanced
- Basic
Work Experience
2022 – 2023
Cinematic Artist
Naughty Dog (Santa Monica, CA)
2022 – 2022
Layout Intern
Pixar Animation Studios (Emeryville, CA)
2020 – 2022
Digital Capture Technician
Bloomingdale’s (New York, NY)
2014 – 2022
Cinematographer
Freelance (New York, NY)
Education
2021 – 2021
James Bennet iAnimate PreVis Class
PreVis
2021 – 2021
Rob Porter Feature Storyboarding Class
Storyboarding
2020 – 2020
Matt Jones Feature Storyboarding Class
Storyboarding
2009 – 2013
BFA
CUNY Hunter College
Photography
