Sarah Bartley

Sarah Bartley

(She/Her)
Founder, Filmmaker
Skipping Elephant Productions
Sarah M. Bartley is a NYC-based, Army Brat-raised filmmaker, writer & actor. With roots in the indie comedy scene (UCB-NY, Comedy Cellar) & training from Atlantic Acting School, Sarah’s gone on to direct comedy & branded content, recently perform Off-B’way & in her award-winning short, plus produce commercials, music videos & docs.
Full Bio
Sarah M. Bartley is a NYC-based filmmaker, writer and actor with 10+ years’ experience spanning narrative, doc and branded content across TV, film and digital platforms. She’s collaborated on programming for the likes of Disney, VICE, NCAA, and Discovery. In 2018-2019, Sarah hit the road with her award-winning short, FIVE SECOND RULE, which led to the commissioned digital series BETTINA & TREY: BFF ‘TIL DEATH. Her experience ranges from studio shoots to international skeleton-crews, also creative directing brands to make fun, inspiring content. Sarah’s acting background focuses on comedy—training for stage/screen at the UCB, Comedy Cellar and Atlantic Acting School, allowing her to pivot as a multi-hyphenate and empathetically direct talent (she’s all about directing a calm, yet playful set!). Fun fact, Sarah hails from a military family which means she has no hometown—her creative lens reflects this nomadic life through observational humor, finding joy in the absurd, and redefining family.
Professional Credits
NARRATIVE
TEAM INDUSTRY PLANTS (GOLD Comedy Network)–Director, Actor
BETTINA & TREY: BFF ’TIL DEATH (Meetinghouse/Chuckler Comedy)–Creator, Director, Actor
FIVE SECOND RULE (Award-Winning Short)–Director, Writer, Co-Producer, Actor
HONORA PRODUCTIONS (Narrative Indies)–APOC for DEAN, Director Demetri Martin & HITS, Director David Cross
BRANDED
Cowboy Bear Ninja Prod, Dr. Lauren R Natbony, Lexi Design Agency–Creative Director & Digital Strategist
ATOMIC BEAUTY, SKINWORX, VEDIX (digital ads & explainers)–Director
COMMERCIAL/MUSIC VIDEO
GOOD AND READY (Music video–New West Records)–Producer
VERIZON “24 ON 7” (Commercial–Alldayeveryday Prods & Samsung)–Production Supervisor
COME WITH ME (Music video–Ultra Music & VICE)–PM
DOCS
INVISIBLE KILLERS (The Doc Group/Discovery)–Supervising Producer, LP
DAS AMERICAN: CHRISTIAN PULISIC’S SPECTACULAR RISE (Mandalay/VICE)–FP
WHAT WE TEACH GIRLS (Warrior Poets/Disney)–AP
IN A GALAXY (Warrior Poets/Lucasfilm/Disney)–AP, PM
FREEDOM! THE ROAD MOVIE (Warrior Poe
Industry Awards
Iron Mule Comedy Festival (Audience Award), NYC Short Comedy Film Festival (Best
Cinematography), Atlanta Women’s Comedy Film Festival (Funniest Single Moment), Chain Film
Fest NYC (Best Comedy Super Short), Assurdo Film Festival (Best Low Budget Film)
Other Professional Groups
Pre-WGA
NYWIFT Committees
Actors Alliance, Development, New Works Lab, Women's Film Preservation Fund, Writers Group
Content Types
Commercial Production, Narrative Features, Web series
Occupations
Actor, Creative Director, Director
Business Types
Digital, Production Company
Countries Worked In
France
Other Countries Worked In
Uganda, Mexico, (India & other EU countries I produced remotely)
Foreign Languages Spoken
French
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