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Narrative

Meet Me Under the Bleachers (2024)

Senior Thesis Film

Torn between attending senior homecoming and her family’s reunion, a teenager stumbles upon a mysterious gateway to navigate both worlds at once.

Best College Home Grown Drama Short, Garden State Film Festival 2025

Official Selection, FirstGlance Film Festival Philadelphia 2025

(Dramedy, 15:23)

Exurbia: Claddagh (2024)

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Two childhood friends on the precipice of adulthood discuss their culturally significant jewelry, however, the room is tense with what is left unsaid.

Official Selection, Queer Expression Film Fest 2025

(Drama, 4:12)

How To Play Anqi (2024)

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During a game of Anqi, a pair of roommates leading diverging lives help each other to realize their paths moving into an uncertain future.

Official Selection, Diamond Screen Film Festival 2024

Official Selection, Life in Shorts Film Fest 2024

Official Selection, Independence Public Media Foundation Showcase 2024

Best Short Videos Awards Recipient, C-Show 2025

(Drama, 5:51)

To Keep Your Vital Organs Warm (2023)

Junior Capstone Film

A troubled young pianist is haunted by the memory of her demanding instructor.

Winner Best Producer, Matrix Film Fest 2023​

Winner Best Actress, Matrix Film Fest 2023

Winner Best Sound & Music, Style, Experimental Fashion Film Festival 2023

Best Short First Time Filmmaker, V.i.Z. Film Fest Fall 2023

Best Student Short, San Francisco Arthouse Short Festival September 2023

Best Student Short, San Diego International Film Awards Fall 2023

Honorable Mention, Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival October 2023

Semi-Finalist, Paris International Short Festival 2023

Semi-Finalist, Austin International Art Festival 2023

Nominee Best Actress, Playhouse West Film Festival 2023

Official Selection, Philadelphia Latino Film Festival Youth Salon 2023

Official Selection, Philly Film Showcase November 2024

(Drama, 13:58)

The Unstoppables 5: 2 Fast 2 Unstoppable (2021)

Wandering Studios

When one last job is cancelled for America's best mercenary team due to budget cuts at the FBI, they have to find ways of making it in the normal world, with varying degrees of success.

Official Selection, Diamond Screen Women's Film Festival 2022

(Comedy, 14:18)

Television

Temple SMASH Special Edition: Quinta Brunson Sketch (2024)

"Temple University's #1 Sketch Comedy Show!"; special edition sketch produced for the TUTV Lew Klein Alumni in the Media Awards broadcast 2024 to present to Dr. Quinta Brunson, a prominent Temple SMASH alumn from its first seasons.

(Comedy, 4:43)

Temple SMASH: Episode 1504 (2024)

"Temple University's #1 Sketch Comedy Show!"; featuring musical guest Cats on Mushrooms. Distributed via YouTube livestream and TUTV broadcast channel.

(Comedy, 57:11)

Temple SMASH: Episode 1503 (2024)

"Temple University's #1 Sketch Comedy Show!"; featuring musical guest Daphne Ellen. Distributed via YouTube livestream and TUTV broadcast channel.

(Comedy, 1:09:23)

Temple SMASH: Episode 1502 (2023)

"Temple University's #1 Sketch Comedy Show!"; featuring musical guest Under Review. Distributed via YouTube livestream and TUTV broadcast channel.

(Comedy, 1:05:49)

Temple SMASH: Episode 1501 (2023)

"Temple University's #1 Sketch Comedy Show!"; featuring musical guest Steal the Night. Distributed via YouTube livestream and TUTV broadcast channel.

(Comedy, 1:01:09)

Documentary

Symbol of Beauty (2022)

Visual artist Chenlin Cai is renowned for his stunning work both in Beijing and Philadelphia.  Focused on ideals of blending the past, present, and future, his most recent public pieces for the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation

emphasize the importance of health, safety, education, and fun for younger generations.

(Documentary, 5:05)

A Stitch in Time (2021)

Spending a day in the life of a mother-daughter embroidery shop, A Stitch in Time explores the many projects and customer relations the pair manage on a weekly basis.

Official Selection, Diamond Screen Film Festival 2021

Official Selection, Diamond Screen Women's Film Festival 2021

(Documentary, 6:50)

© 2025 by Sophie Aguila

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