As a director, Sophia’s passion for storytelling drives her to create compelling narratives that engage and inspire audiences. Her curiosity drives her to constantly seek out new ideas, techniques, and approaches to enhance her craft and push the boundaries of performance. Sophia places a heavy emphasis on an efficient rehearsal room with plenty of room for fun, which allows her to infuse energy, humor, and playfulness into her work. These qualities combine to fuel her dedication and drive as a director, propelling Sophia to always strive for excellence and innovation in every project she undertakes.

As a director…

Fortune’s Fool - A Short Film by Matilda Macon

I had the honor of creating the fight choreography for this sapphic, fantasy short film. Combining aesthetics from movies like The Princess Bride with the flair of newer series like Percy Jackson and the Olympians, working with the actors and crew to make the choreography as visually stunning and safe as possible was a fun challenge.

In addition, I also served as the assistant creative director of the film, aiding the director from the beginning of the creative process. I aided in scene direction, aesthetic building, and a variety of other creative additions to make this film the best it could be.

See the fight scenes here!

Given Vein

During the summer of 2024, Matilda Macon and I wrote, directed, edited, and produced a low budget film that we had been dreaming up for about six months. Together, we brought together friends and a small crew and spent a total of 24 hours filming a 57-page script. The film was published on January 3, 2025.

Plot Overview: Three community college transfer students are invited to join The Veil of Athens, a prestigious society of intelligent individuals. They soon discover that The Veil’s thirst for knowledge is a facade for a darker secret…