ABOUT
Sophia Parella is a writer and director with a degree in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts. She began her career in the New England film community, finding a love for the construction department while writing and directing off set.
Sophia is driven by Japanese horror, surrealism, liminal horror and anthropomorphism. She began her directing career in 2023 with her short film, "The Streetlight".
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
2024 - Special Jury Mention (Best Film), Silver Audience Award (Best International Short), The Streetlight - Fantasia International FF - Montreal
2024 - Outstanding Short, The Streetlight - Shawna Shea Memorial Film Festival - MA
2024 - Semi-Finalist, The Streetlight - Flickers RI Film Festival - RI
2024 - Official Selection, The Streetlight - Sidewalk FF - AL
2020 - Quarter Finalist, Cornstarch (Screenplay) - Final Draft Big Break Screenwriting Contest - USA
