I'm Sophie, a documentary editor and producer who loves telling human-centered stories through film. I thrive in collaborative environments, guiding projects from concept through post-production with a focus on authentic voices, strong visuals, and thoughtful sound design. My work spans independent productions and editorial projects, always aiming to craft engaging narratives that resonate across communities and cultures. Over the years, I’ve led and contributed to teams at True Medusa Pictures, F4D Studio, The Aaron Harbor Show, and The Denver Post, shaping stories from raw footage into cohesive, impactful pieces. I’m passionate about visual storytelling, color, and the craft of editing, and I enjoy partnering with clients and creators to bring ideas to life.

Sophie Strauss

I'm Sophie, a documentary editor and producer who loves telling human-centered stories through film. I thrive in collaborative environments, guiding projects from concept through post-production with a focus on authentic voices, strong visuals, and thoughtful sound design. My work spans independent productions and editorial projects, always aiming to craft engaging narratives that resonate across communities and cultures. Over the years, I’ve led and contributed to teams at True Medusa Pictures, F4D Studio, The Aaron Harbor Show, and The Denver Post, shaping stories from raw footage into cohesive, impactful pieces. I’m passionate about visual storytelling, color, and the craft of editing, and I enjoy partnering with clients and creators to bring ideas to life.

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I’m Sophie, a documentary editor and producer who loves telling human-centered stories through film. I thrive in collaborative environments, guiding projects from concept through post-production with a focus on authentic voices, strong visuals, and thoughtful sound design. My work spans independent productions and editorial projects, always aiming to craft engaging narratives that resonate across communities and cultures.

Over the years, I’ve led and contributed to teams at True Medusa Pictures, F4D Studio, The Aaron Harbor Show, and The Denver Post, shaping stories from raw footage into cohesive, impactful pieces. I’m passionate about visual storytelling, color, and the craft of editing, and I enjoy partnering with clients and creators to bring ideas to life.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Owner / Editor at True Medusa Pictures
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Owner and editor responsible for directing, cinematography, pre-production, post-production, sound design, color grading, idea generation, and client relations.
Owner / Editor / Producer at F4D Studio
January 1, 2021 - Present
Managing all stages of production and post-production, with emphasis on editorial and sound design for client projects.
Senior Editor at The Aaron Harbor Show
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Involved in every stage of production: cinematography, lighting, editing, sound design, staging, and directing an overall character narrative.
Video Producer at The Denver Post
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Collection of footage and assets for video production; determined the focus for video and assembled into a cohesive story.
Video Intern at Minneapolis Star Tribune
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Video intern contributing to footage collection and editorial tasks.

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment