Writer with an MA in International Screenwriting & Production, working across writing, admin, and social media while building a career in film and television.

Sophia Pinto

Writer with an MA in International Screenwriting & Production, working across writing, admin, and social media while building a career in film and television.

Available to hire

Writer with an MA in International Screenwriting & Production, working across writing, admin, and social media while building a career in film and television.

Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Script Reader at Raindance Film Festival
November 1, 2025 - Present
Reading, reviewing and providing coverage for screenplays for the 2026 Screenwriting competition.
Assistant Director (Trainee) at Gaumont Italy
October 6, 2025 - November 20, 2025
Supported the AD department on an upcoming international feature film.
Secretary/Social Media Manager at Kelvedon and Feering Health Centre
November 15, 2020 - August 16, 2024
Administrative support; social media management; website and Facebook page management; confidential handling of health information and patient communications.
Librarian at Essex Library Service
March 2, 2020 - October 30, 2022
Provided excellent customer service and enhanced community engagement through efficient management of library resources and outreach initiatives.
Research Assistant at University of Exeter
May 12, 2019 - July 5, 2019
Conducted in-depth research on gender representation in film, contributing to an educational module on 'Becoming a Woman in Western Cinema.'

Education

MA in International Screenwriting & Production at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
September 8, 2024 - November 29, 2025
BA Hons Film Studies & Italian at University of Exeter
September 20, 2015 - July 19, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Healthcare, Software & Internet