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Sahil Banker
Sahil Banker on a film set

About Me

BFA Film Student.
Every role. Every set.

I'm Sahil Banker — a BFA Film & Television Production student at Loyola Marymount University's School of Film & Television, with 5+ years of hands-on experience. I've worked every crew position: writer, director, producer, DP, gaffer, key grip, 1st & 2nd AC, and actor.

My short films have earned selections at the All American High School Film Festival and international coverage in Gujarat Speed News (India). As Programming Director of the Sierra Canyon Film Festival, I curated 20+ films screened at UTA Beverly Hills and moderated a Q&A with director Lorenz Grant for 100+ attendees.

My TikTok edit page has passed 3 million views, averaging 10k per video. I own and operate a Sony FX3.

15+ narrative & experimental short films, start to finish
Paid PA & grip work on 10–15 professional sets
Dean's List, LMU — 4 semesters
Gold Community Service Award — 136+ volunteer hours
Invited to perform at the Magic Castle, 2023
15+
Short films directed
3M+
TikTok views
10–15
Pro sets as paid crew
20+
Films curated as festival director

Tools & Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro
DaVinci Resolve
Photoshop
Sony FX3
Lighting Design
Sound Design
Screenwriting
Directing & Producing
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"I don't just point a camera —
I build the world around it."

— Sahil Banker, Filmmaker & Director

Film & Production

My Work

Watch on
YouTube
Short films, narrative & experimental work
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Watch on
TikTok
3M+ views — averaging 10k per video
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What I Do

Services

Director, producer, and writer from concept through final cut. I manage the full creative vision of a project — scripting, shooting, and delivering the finished film.

Available for hire as gaffer, key grip, grip, 1st AC, 2nd AC, or DP. Experienced across 10–15 professional sets and comfortable in any crew role.

Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve. Color, sound design, and cuts built around the story. My TikTok edit page has surpassed 3 million views averaging 10k per video — I know what performs.

Account management, short-form content creation, and audience growth strategy. I grew my own TikTok to 3M+ views from scratch and know how to build a presence on platform.

Clean, purposeful sites built from scratch. I built this portfolio myself — portfolios, landing pages, and brand presences that look intentional and actually convert.

Current +0.4 handicap and four-year varsity captain. Available for private lessons and coaching at any skill level.

One-on-one instruction in math and literature. Adaptive teaching methods tailored to each student's learning style to build real comprehension and confidence.

Beyond Film

More Than
a Filmmaker

Varsity captain. Magic Castle performer. Community organizer. The same focus and commitment I bring to a film set shows up everywhere else I go.

Athletics
Varsity Captain — Golf & Tennis
Four-year varsity athlete and team captain in both sports at Sierra Canyon. Current +0.4 golf handicap. Organized practices, ran team lineups, and founded the golf program's Instagram. Available for private coaching at any level.
Performance
Magic Castle Performer
Self-taught magician since 2020. Founded Sierra Canyon's first Magic Club, teaching 10+ members. Invited to perform at the Magic Castle in 2023. Won the school talent show two consecutive years.
Leadership
Entertainment Chair — LMU SASA
Elected to the South Asian Student Association E-Board at LMU. Responsible for event ideation, production, and promotion for the organization.
Education
Tutor — Step Up Tutoring
One-on-one tutoring of 5th-grade students in math and literature. Adapts teaching methods to each student's learning style to build comprehension and confidence.
Culture & Community
E-Board — SFVGA
San Fernando Valley Gujarati Association — organized cultural events for hundreds, competed in dance competitions, and promoted South Asian culture to participants and members.
Volunteer
Giving From the Heart Foundation
Coordinated community drives, organized fundraisers, and taught math to underprivileged children in India. Recipient of the Gold Community Service Award — 136+ volunteer hours.

Get In Touch

Let's Work Together

Have a project in mind? I want to hear about it — whether it's a short film, a brand video, a site, or something that doesn't fit a category yet.

Email bankersahil@gmail.com Phone (818) 294-5525 LinkedIn sahilbanker15 TikTok @sahilbankeredits IMDb Sahil Banker Instagram @sahilbanker_productions Personal IG @sahilbanker_
RÉSUMÉ
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Education
Loyola Marymount University
2025 – Present
B.F.A., Film & Television Production · Expected 2029
  • School of Film & Television (SFTV)
  • Dean's List · Gold Community Service Award (136+ hrs)
Sierra Canyon School
2021 – 2025
High School Diploma, Class of 2025
Film & Production
Filmmaker
2019 – Present
  • 15+ narrative & experimental short films end-to-end
  • Official selections at All American High School Film Festival
  • Work featured internationally in Gujarat Speed News (India)
  • Full workflow: scripting, lighting, camera, editing, sound design
  • All crew roles: writer, producer, director, DP, gaffer, grip, AC
  • Paid PA & grip on 10–15 professional sets
  • 5M+ TikTok views, averaging 10K per video
Programming Director
2023 – 2025
Sierra Canyon Film Festival
  • Curated & screened 20+ films at UTA Beverly Hills
  • Hosted college fair & moderated Q&A with director Lorenz Grant
Skills
Software
Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Photoshop, Canva
Camera
DSLR & Mirrorless Operation, Lighting Design, Sound Design, Gaffer, Key Grip · Sony FX3 owner
Creative
Producing, Screenwriting, Directing, Storytelling, Acting, Public Speaking, Social Media
Leadership
Team Leadership, Event Coordination, Tutoring, Cross-Cultural Communication, Coaching
Languages
English (Native), Gujarati, Hindi, Spanish (5 years)
Additional
Entertainment Chair — LMU SASA
2025 – Present
South Asian Student Association
  • Organize & run cultural events; manage promotion for the E-Board
Step Up Tutoring
2025 – Present
  • Tutoring 5th-graders in math & literature through individualized instruction
Captain — Varsity Golf & Tennis
2021 – 2025
Sierra Canyon School
  • Four-year varsity athlete in both sports; team captain for both
  • Current +0.4 golf handicap
Founder — Magic Club
2023 – 2025
  • Invited to perform at the Magic Castle (2023)
  • Won Sierra Canyon Talent Show two consecutive years
Volunteer — Giving From the Heart
2024
  • Taught math to underprivileged children in India
  • Gold Community Service Award · 136+ hours