About Me
Hello, my name is Sarah Sachs
I am Filmmaker, Actor, Screenwriter, Editor, and Social Media Manager based in Westchester County, New York. I was raised in a biracial Hispanic and white home and my family has been in America since 1635! My diverse background cultivated in me a love and interest in humanity which transformed into my
love and passion for all aspects of film and media at a young age when I would write, direct, edit and act in short films with my cousins. In high school, this love and passion led to one of my favorite early projects, a documentary about the evolution of a local indoor mall in Westchester County.
My childhood love and passion continued through college while I studied Digital Media Production at SUNY New Paltz where I explored Modern Irish Theatre in Ireland during a study abroad program and being a host for my college’s YouTube Channel. I am also very proud of my short film, How We Met, a film which I wrote, produced, directed, filmed, and edited. It is a story about how my parents met in college, the same college I attended, SUNY New Paltz!
Of all my projects, my favorite moment was winning first place in the 2023 BEA Film 48 National Competition for my short film, Project Pineapple, in which I was both behind the camera as a Screenwriter, Producer, Assistant Director, and Editor, and being in front of the screen in the lead role of the film!
Whether I am behind the camera writing, editing, producing, or directing, or in front of the camera acting, I am passionate about storytelling that connects and captivates!
In addition to traditional filmmaking, I am equally passionate about building digital platforms. One of my favorite experiences was filming, directing, and editing content for a Podcast, Too Pretty to Be Unhappy, which earned over 100,000 views. I simply love to be a part of digital growth and bringing creative visions to life!
Please explore my site to experience and enjoy the different flavors of creativity I bring to each project!
Education
State University of New York at New Paltz, New Paltz, NY: August 2021-December 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media Production
University of Limerick, Ireland
Study Abroad Summer Program 2024: Studied Modern Irish Theatre
Internship
“Too Pretty to be Unhappy” Podcast | November 2023- April 2024
• Served as Director of Photography, Producer, Gaffer, Audio Technician,
Co-Social Media Manager, and Editor for a startup podcast.
• Grew social media presence: 800+ Instagram followers, 400+ TikTok followers, 250+ YouTube subscribers, 240+ Facebook followers.
• Achieved 10,500 views per 16 YouTube videos and 100,567 views per 32 TikTok videos.
Projects
Lead Actress, Producer, Assistant Director, Writer, Editor | Short Film “Project Pineapple” | BEA Film 48 October 20, 2023- October 22, 2023
• First Place in the Broadcast Education Association’s National Film 48 Competition.
Director and Screenwriter | Short Film “How We Met “| SUNY New Paltz
November 2022- May 2023
• Wrote, cast, directed and currently editing a short film about my parents’ love story at SUNY New Paltz
• Directed over 50 hours of shoot time.
Television Show Host | What the Hawk YouTube Channel | SUNY New Paltz
February 2023- May 2023
• Wrote and hosted various segments for episodes on the What the Hawk, a SUNY New Paltz YouTube Channel with
785+ subscribers.
Awards
BEA Film 48 1st Place Winner | 2023
Resident Hall President of the Semester Award | 2022
Resident Hall of the Semester | 2022
Leadership
President | Capen Hall Government | SUNY New Paltz
August 2022- May 2023
• Led an Executive Board of 10+ elected members for a residence hall housing over 500+ students.
• Organized weekly meetings and campus-wide events.
Business Manager, Contributor, Editor | The Teller Magazine | SUNY New Paltz
September 2022- May 2023
• Managed club communications with campus organizations, academic departments, and faculty.
• Published writer and editor for The Teller, the campus magazine.
• Led promotional efforts for events like the “Art and Book Swap” with 60+ attendees.
Student Association Production Committee, Head of Volunteers | Springfest Concert | SUNY New Paltz
December 2022- May 2023
• Led a team of 5 students to organize Springfest, a 1,000+ person concert featuring Waka Flocka Flame.
• Assisted the VP of Marketing & Communications and VP of Finance in event promotion, artist relations, and logistics.
