About
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I'm a Philadelphia-based director, specializing in short film production. Spending time blending realism and fantasy is a priority of mine, since the world could always use more magic. I use storytelling to create multi-dimensional and empowered female characters, as well as to discuss universal stories of art and humanity.
Through short-form documentaries I love to also showcase diverse community leaders, and currently I'm in development for an independent long-form documentary.
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I just graduated with a Film and Media Arts BFA at Temple University, as part of the Narrative Directing masterclass. Last summer, I participated in a work-study in Los Angeles as a development intern at HIVEMIND (an LA-based production company behind projects incl. The Witcher, The Expanse, and del Toro's Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark).​ I'm currently in the festival run of my senior thesis short film, Meet Me Under the Bleachers. This has been my most ambitious project thus far as a WDP. I was also active in the school's television community as live studio director of TUTV's sketch comedy program Temple SMASH.​
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I love learning about the way other art forms contribute to the world. I had a double major in music at Temple University, in which I focused my studies on the global impacts of music in culture.
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My junior thesis film To Keep Your Vital Organs Warm is the story of a pianist finding her own voice as an artist. Distribution for the film will begin in Fall 2024!
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On student, semi-professional, independent, and studio productions in several cities across the country, I've worked in roles such as assistant directing, production managing and coordination, sound mixing, and general production and location assistance.
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Feel free to reach out for any business inquiries!​​​
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Contact
sophieaguila22@gmail.com Tel: 609-605-0608
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