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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Certification
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Naeema M. Sageer

Film And New Media + Philosophy Student
Dubai,DU

Summary

Hello! I am a college senior passionate about film and television, music, writing, and philosophy. I am especially interested in the intersection(s) between art and technology, human behavior, and language.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Senior Year Experience Committee Member

NYU Abu Dhabi Student Government
Abu Dhabi
2021.09 - Current
  • As part of the SYE Committee, I help plan events and advocate for the Class of 2022
  • I also design communication material, like the SYE logo.

Freelance Video Editor

Various Clients
Remote
2021.01 - Current
  • My work includes editing a talk show for YouTube, creating motion graphics, and putting together promotional clips for Instagram and other social media.

Deputy Opinion Editor

The Gazelle
Remote
2021.09 - 2021.12
  • Each week, I work with writers to develop their opinion articles and edit across various stages of production.

Video Intern

The Kollection
Remote
2021.06 - 2021.08
  • Conceptualized and edited event promotion videos for social media.

Deputy News Editor

The Gazelle
Remote
2020.09 - 2021.05
  • Each week, I pitch and write a minimum of 1 news piece and edit several across various stages of production.

Senior Media Genome Analyst

Katch
Remote
2020.09 - 2020.12

Katch is a consumer-facing entertainment data analytics company that will help content producers, marketers, and other industry stakeholders make better data-driven decisions. My responsibilities included:


- Analyzing movies in order to code them via the Katch Media Genome.
- Providing genomic training assistance to the new intern class.
- Alpha-coding and developing the TV Genome.

I also contributed to Katch the News, worked on the Diversity Council, and visualized coding data using Google Data Studio.

Public Relations Committee Member

NYU Abu Dhabi Student Government
Abu Dhabi
2020.09 - 2020.12
  • Created graphics for Student Government social media, including infographics for Facebook and carousel posts for Instagram.
  • Brainstormed ways to publicize StuGov's work and enhance communication between the student body and StuGov.

Tastemaker Writer

The Kollection
Remote
2020.08 - 2020.12
  • Pitched and wrote music-inspired pieces about the world at large.

Summer Writing Scholar

New York University Abu Dhabi Writing Center
Remote
2020.06 - 2020.09
  • Receiving 1 on 1 mentorship to build accountability, collaboration, and guidance into my writing process
  • Currently exploring and working on poetry as well as short prose
  • My poem "Peter Pan" was published in Airport Road, NYU Abu Dhabi's undergraduate creative journal.

Media Genome Analyst Intern

Katch
Remote
2020.06 - 2020.08
  • Analyzed movies in order to code them via the Katch Media Genome.
  • Provided feedback on the functionality of the coding tool.
  • As a member of the Genome Sensitivity Council, I helped develop 125 new genes that sought to promote diversity and representation.
  • Visualized coding activity using Google Data Studio.
  • Led two discussion groups and contributed to the weekly newsletter.

Summer Camp Group Leader

twofour54 Abu Dhabi - Media and Entertainment Hub
Abu Dhabi
2020.07 - 2020.07
  • Assessing campers' needs to help tailor content to them.
  • Ensuring that they remain engaged and tracking their progress.
  • Participating in follow-up sessions to assist them with their projects.
  • Coordinating with the content creator to collect media and to schedule interviews and filming sessions.

Appreciation Day Videographer

New York University Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
2020.02 - 2020.05
  • Brainstormed ideas for and helped execute events to show appreciation to the contract staff on campus.
  • Created a 20-minute Thank You video from crowdsourced footage.

Woodworking Fellow

New York University Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
2019.10 - 2020.03
  • Gained insight into the craft of woodworking and received training to operate tools and machinery.
  • Built a step stool from scratch and designed a 3D puzzle.

Production Assistant Intern

Cut 2 Create Pictures
Kochi, Kerala
2019.07 - 2019.07
  • Shadowed crew on the set of Vikruthi (2019).
  • Worked closely with the producer, the director, the cinematographer, and the on-set editor to gain a better understanding of the filmmaking process.

Artist Assistant

New York University Abu Dhabi Art Gallery
Abu Dhabi
2019.02 - 2019.02
  • Put together various components for Swiss artist Zimoun's immersive audiovisual installations.
  • Tasks included soldering, fitting DC motors, wiring, and painting.
  • Kept track of and sorted books ordered for the exhibit opening.

Media Intern

NTV UAE Official
Sharjah
2017.07 - 2017.07
  • Edited news segments using Adobe Premiere Pro.
  • Translated headlines from Malayalam to English.
  • Shadowed employees and gained insight into the inner workings of broadcast media.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film And New Media, Philosophy, Interactive Media

New York University Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
2018.09 - Current

High School Diploma -

Dubai International Academy
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2016.09 - 2018.05

Skills

    Writing

Video Production

Post-Production

Web Design

Animation

Data Visualization

Accomplishments

  • IBT Award for Excellence in English - Australian Council for Educational Research
  • Distinguished Performance in the ASSET Tests - Educational Initiatives India
  • International English Olympiad Bronze Medalist - Science Olympiad Foundation
  • International English Olympiad Gold Medalist - Science Olympiad Foundation
  • IBT Certificates of High Distinction and Distinction - Australian Council for Educational Research
  • SOF Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medalist - Science Olympiad Foundation
  • WSC 2nd Place Champion Scholar - World Scholar's Cup (2017)
  • 2x Certificate of Excellence in the Indian National Genius Search Examination - National Genius Search Foundation India
  • UAE Level Bronze Medalist at the KenKen International Championship - KenKen United Arab Emirates 2017
  • Winning Poem at the 6th Wizkid Competition - Big Idea UAE (2016)
  • Second Place at the Pen Nosy Creative Writing Contest - TMG Middle East
  • National Mathematics Olympiad Contest Gold Medalist - All India Schools Mathematics Teachers Association
  • Published Poem - Airport Road, NYU Abu Dhabi's undergraduate creative journal

Software

DaVinci Resolve

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Photoshop

Procreate

Animate

Audacity

P5js

HTML/CSS

JavaScript

Arduino IDE

Toon Boom Harmony

Certification

Creative Coding (NYUx)

Notable Projects

  • Mini Pinball Machine (2018)
  • Pixel RPG Game + Analog Controls (2018)
  • The Real Fake Birds of Abu Dhabi - interactive graphic novel (2019)

- Credits: concept, graphic design, coding

  • Band Practice - 2D digital animation (2021)

- Credits: writing, animation, sound design

  • Tick Tock - stop motion animation (2021)

- Credits: animation, post-production

  • Routine - interactive soundscape (2019)

- Credits: writing, recording, sound design

  • Reporting from Earth - fictional news website (2019)

- Credits: cinematography, VFX, web design

  • Checkmate - narrative short film (2019)

- Credits: writing, directing, post-production

  • Eat Your Plastic - satirical short film (2021)

- Credits: writing, post-production, sound design

  • Tunnel Vision - experimental short film (2020)
  • Grave Stories - comic strip (2021 - Present)
  • Creative Coding Sketches (2020)
  • Split Screen - experimental short film (2020)

- Credits: writing, directing, post-production

  • Peter Pan - poem (2020)
  • Undead - narrative short film (2019)

- Credits: writing, directing, post-production

  • Grim News - poem (2020)
  • Various Puppets (2021)
  • We Can Work It Out - stock footage music video (2021)

- Credits: post-production

  • Car Alarm - script (2019)

Timeline

Senior Year Experience Committee Member

NYU Abu Dhabi Student Government
2021.09 - Current

Deputy Opinion Editor

The Gazelle
2021.09 - 2021.12

Video Intern

The Kollection
2021.06 - 2021.08

Freelance Video Editor

Various Clients
2021.01 - Current

Creative Coding (NYUx)

2020-10

Deputy News Editor

The Gazelle
2020.09 - 2021.05

Senior Media Genome Analyst

Katch
2020.09 - 2020.12

Public Relations Committee Member

NYU Abu Dhabi Student Government
2020.09 - 2020.12

Tastemaker Writer

The Kollection
2020.08 - 2020.12

Summer Camp Group Leader

twofour54 Abu Dhabi - Media and Entertainment Hub
2020.07 - 2020.07

Summer Writing Scholar

New York University Abu Dhabi Writing Center
2020.06 - 2020.09

Media Genome Analyst Intern

Katch
2020.06 - 2020.08

Appreciation Day Videographer

New York University Abu Dhabi
2020.02 - 2020.05

Woodworking Fellow

New York University Abu Dhabi
2019.10 - 2020.03

Production Assistant Intern

Cut 2 Create Pictures
2019.07 - 2019.07

Artist Assistant

New York University Abu Dhabi Art Gallery
2019.02 - 2019.02

Bachelor of Arts - Film And New Media, Philosophy, Interactive Media

New York University Abu Dhabi
2018.09 - Current

Media Intern

NTV UAE Official
2017.07 - 2017.07

High School Diploma -

Dubai International Academy
2016.09 - 2018.05

DELF A1 (French Ministry of Education)

2014-05
Naeema M. SageerFilm And New Media + Philosophy Student