Sara Salem

In this role, I was responsible for the digital support and technical assistance for events at the Literaturhaus Köln. This included the preparation and execution of live streams, support for digital formats, and technical coordination during events.

The work required a high degree of reliability, attention to detail, and flexible working in a cultural environment. I found the combination of technology, culture, and live communication particularly exciting, as well as the collaboration with various artists and event formats.

As an editing assistant at Thurnfilm, I was involved in various film and documentary projects, supporting the post-production process organizationally and technically. My tasks included reviewing and organizing material, project preparation, data management, and close collaboration with editing and production.

This role provided me with valuable insights into professional post-production workflows and deepened my understanding of rhythm, dramaturgy, and working with documentary material. The collaboration within a creative film team and the combination of technical precision and narrative sensitivity were particularly formative.

As a student assistant at the Academy of Media Arts Cologne (KHM), I worked in various organizational and technical areas of the university. The work included supporting events, technical assistance, and collaboration with students, artists, and different departments within a creative university environment.

Through this role, I was able to further develop my organizational skills, technical understanding, and experience in collaborative work processes. The proximity to an interdisciplinary artistic environment and the exchange with people from film, art, and media were particularly enriching.