Samantha Olivo

Cinematographer|Photographer|Editor|AC| Loader| Grip

Brooklyn, New York, United States

About

Passionate storyteller, Director, Cinematographer & Photographer; experienced with industry level equipment and software utilized in studio and location settings. Open to working with production companies, agencies, and collaborating with creatives. Visit: https://samanthaolivo.com/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm15779057/?ref_=rvi_nm

Experience

  • Camera Assistant/ Loader at ICG Local 600
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Grip at Local 52 Iatse Funds
    Apr 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

    Shooting, Rigging, Dolly, Construction Grip Feature Film: ∙Thumb | (TBD) ∙Wolfs| Apple Original Films TV Series: ∙FBI S.8 | CBS ∙Harlem S.3 | Amazon Prime Video ∙Fallout | Amazon Prime Video ∙Evil S.4 | CBS ∙The Gilded Age S.2 & S.3 | HBO Max ∙American Horror Story S.11 | Hulu ∙New Amsterdam S.5 | Netflix ∙Law and Order SVU S.24 | Hulu ∙Mr & Ms Smith | Amazon Prime Video ∙Law and Order Organized Crime S.3 | NBC ∙FBI Most Wanted S.4 | CBS ∙A murder at The End of the World | FX on Hulu ∙The Crowded Room | Apple TV ∙SLIP |Roku TV ∙Seasoned |Showtime Commercial: “HOURS” Clothing Brand

  • Freelance Photographer/ Videographer at Samantha Olivo
    Jan 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 7 mos

  • Stagehand at Local 50 IATSE
    Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

    Stagehand, Rigging, Electric, Spotlight, Backline, CablePager, Video Wall, Carpenter Concerts: ∙MAROON5: Love Is Like Tour 2025 | Electrician | Golden 1 Center: Oct 17; Sacramento,CA ∙THE JONAS BROTHERS: Five Albums One Night Tour 2023 | Backline Stagehand/ Cable Pager | Golden 1 Center: Sept 10- 11; Sacramento,CA ∙MANÁ: " México Lindo y Querido” Tour 2023 | Stage Carpenter | Golden 1 Center: Sept 23; Sacramento,CA Broadway Musical: ∙ KIMBERLY AKIMBO: Broadway Sacramento | Electrician | SAFE P.A.C. Theater | Dec 31 & Jan 5 2025; Sacramento, CA ∙ HADESTOWN the Musical: Broadway Sacramento | Electrician | SAFE P.A.C. Theater | Sept 18,19 & 24; Sacramento, CA ∙ LES MISÉRABLES: Broadway Sacramento | Electrician | SAFE P.A.C. Theater | Oct 23,24 & 29; Sacramento, CA Music Festival: ∙AFTERSHOCK 2023 & 2025 | Stagehand/ Rigger/ FollowSpot | Discovery Park: Sept 27- Oct 8, 2023; Sept 24- Oct 8, 2025; Sacramento,CA

  • I.A.T.S.E Local 600 Camera Loader Training at Reel Works
    Feb 2024 - Mar 2024 · 2 mos

    This intensive hands-on training program with IATSE Local 600 prepares talented New Yorkers for the skills needed to be union camera loaders. This training was made with the support of Kodak, Panavision, Abelcine, Arri, Insight, Warner Bros., Discovery and Netflix. • In-depth procedures for on-set and media loading • Digital, 35mm and 16mm downloading procedures • Fundamentals of supporting ACs and other camera crew • Extensive training with cameras and related equipment • Inter-and intra-departmental communication skills