FARAHABDULKHADAR
Santa Barbara, CA | 916-410-2914 | farahabdkhadar@gmail.com
Founder, Meraki Entertainments LLC | merakientertainments com
PROFESSIONALSUMMARY
Highly motivated recent graduate and freelance film producer, aiming to pursue a career in entertainment law Diverse background in filmmaking, student services, and business management Eager to pursue opportunities in legal, business, or entertainment field Strong work ethic, personable nature and commitment to excellence Reliable, dedicated, and eager to gain wide-ranging experiences
EDUCATION
UniversityofCalifornia,SantaBarbara Majors:
B S Psychological and Brain Sciences
B A Film and Media Studies
WORKEXPERIENCE
Minors: Applied Psychology
Professional Writing: Business Communication September2021-June2025
AcademicPeerAdvisor|UCSBCollegeofLetters&Science April2024-Present
Advised 1st and 2nd year students in 1:1 appointments on course planning, major selections, etc
Moderated email inbox, answering academic planning questions, redirecting students to proper resources, and providing support for students in various scenarios
Managed front desk traffic, assisted students with advising queue, and checked in appointments
FreelanceFilmProducer&Director|MerakiEntertainmentsLLC April2022-Present
Founded Meraki Entertainments in Jan 2025 to showcase projects and establish team presence
Experienced in both administrative and creative roles for the life of a film, from development to distribution, hiring and managing teams of 20+ filmmakers, budgeting and fundraising, curating a social media presence, managing donations and legalities, etc.
Notable Projects: Director & Producer of SBIFF 10-10-10
Film The Perfect Boyfriend (2025), Producer, 1st AD, and Production Designer of Haggler (2025), Producer of Emerson BA Capstone Film Somewhere Along the Coast (2025), Producer of UCSB’s Acting BFA Senior Showcase (2025)
OrientationStaff|UCSBOrientationPrograms&ParentServices March-August2023,2024
Served as academic advisors, tour guides, and workshop leaders for to welcome incoming class of students and families and aided in the running of the program as a whole
Reviewed student records and provided 1:1 academic advising as well as reassuring personal insight on student experiences at UCSB, serving on panels, facilitating workshops, etc.
Returning staff in 2024, supported in training of and assisted new staff, in addition to maintaining responsibilities as a staff member for a second summer of Orientation
FrontDeskAssistant|CampusLearningAssistanceServices November2022-March2025
Managed intake of students for tutoring appointments, directed them to the correct staff or tutor, and kept time for tutor schedules
Assist students with finding appropriate services for their academic needs and directed students to additional resources as necessary
SKILLSANDACTIVITIES
Versatile Project Management
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Oral & Written Communication
AdditionalActivities:
Film Directing & Production
Exemplary Time Management
Public Speaking & Presentations
Creative & Professional Writing Marketing & Social Media Content
Strong Interpersonal Relations
1/5 College Directing Participants in Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s 10-10-10 Program
Creator at Meraki Entertainments - Independent Film Production Company