I'm Sophia Mahmood, a film maker and video editor with a passion for telling honest, emotionally resonant stories. I bring a practical, collaborative approach to pre-production and editing, shaping concepts into polished visuals for everything from short promos to full-length projects. Currently studying for a BA in Film Production at SAE Institute London (2:2+), I’ve explored theory (Pudovkin, Einstein) and focused on Walter Murch's Rule of Six, prioritising emotion in editing. I’ve worked on Not Good Enough, a final major project, and on Sholay, a documentary celebrating a Bollywood classic, with opportunities to present at Romford Film Festival.

Sophia Mahmood

I'm Sophia Mahmood, a film maker and video editor with a passion for telling honest, emotionally resonant stories. I bring a practical, collaborative approach to pre-production and editing, shaping concepts into polished visuals for everything from short promos to full-length projects. Currently studying for a BA in Film Production at SAE Institute London (2:2+), I’ve explored theory (Pudovkin, Einstein) and focused on Walter Murch's Rule of Six, prioritising emotion in editing. I’ve worked on Not Good Enough, a final major project, and on Sholay, a documentary celebrating a Bollywood classic, with opportunities to present at Romford Film Festival.

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I’m Sophia Mahmood, a film maker and video editor with a passion for telling honest, emotionally resonant stories. I bring a practical, collaborative approach to pre-production and editing, shaping concepts into polished visuals for everything from short promos to full-length projects.

Currently studying for a BA in Film Production at SAE Institute London (2:2+), I’ve explored theory (Pudovkin, Einstein) and focused on Walter Murch’s Rule of Six, prioritising emotion in editing. I’ve worked on Not Good Enough, a final major project, and on Sholay, a documentary celebrating a Bollywood classic, with opportunities to present at Romford Film Festival.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director, Producer and Editor at Sholay (Documentary)
July 6, 2025 - Present
Directed, produced and edited a documentary on Sholay, a Bollywood classic; collaborated with Lumiere Cinema Romford; showcased at the Romford Film Festival; festival presentation planned for May 2026.
Short Film Editor (Final Major Project) at Not Good Enough (Final Major Project)
May 31, 2025 - May 31, 2025
A short film based on parental pressure. Assisted the director with pre-production. Investigated Pudovkin, Einstein and others; focused on Walter Murch's Rule of Six, which prioritises emotion.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Film Production at SAE Institute London
September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services