At AUR, excelled academically while embracing leadership roles as a teaching assistant and co-president of our Film Festival Club. But it was her internship at听, through its听, that truly propelled her from student to emerging filmmaker.
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During her year with听So Fare, Sofia held roles across productions: Post-Production Assistant on听, Second Assistant Director on听, Director of Photography and Editor on听Ramona Romana, and Content Creator for an educational film series. This hands-on environment sharpened her technical skills, creative instincts, and understanding of professional production rhythms.
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AUR鈥檚 Film program - anchored in Rome鈥檚 cinematic pulse - equipped her with theory, mentorship, and a creative community of peers. That foundation enabled her to maximize opportunities like ECN. As she reflected, the internship听鈥渢aught me the value of teamwork and how to give and receive feedback鈥�听while sparking her passion for producing.
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Sofia鈥檚 films quickly gained recognition.听earned awards for cinematography, song, and score at the听2023 European Cinematography Awards听and was a finalist at the听Student Los Angeles Film Awards. Her capstone,听, continued her momentum, earning recognition at the听Mediterraneo Festival Corto听and the听Prisma Rome Independent Film Awards.
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Her journey underscores the power of combining strong academic foundations with experiential learning. At AUR, Sofia gained confidence and mentorship; through听So Fare, she applied her skills in professional settings. The result: a graduate stepping into an MFA program with the vision and drive of an artist in motion. For Sofia, filmmaking is more than a craft or a career - it鈥檚听鈥渢aking an idea and shaping it into a complete story.鈥�听Her ambitions (and talent) span producing, directing, and writing across genres.
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As she begins her next chapter at AFI, Sofia carries forward the lessons and collaborative spirit forged in two worlds - AUR鈥檚 enriching academic base and听So Fare Films鈥� creative crucible. We wish her all the luck in the world and can鈥檛 wait to see her first full feature film!
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