Sophie Shaw   
     

CV



Sophie Shaw

Artist | Writer | Art Department








Experience

Mixed Media Contributing Artist | Moody Magazine | Aug. 2024 - Present
  • Research, pitch, and produce mixed media visual content for social channels and print 
  • Collaborate with fellow contributors and department leads to ensure mixed media content aligns with Moody’s overall creative narrative

Creative Development Assistant | Theodora Richter Studio | Oct. 2024
  • Assisted in creative research and ideation, both in visual and written forms  
  • Synthesized concepts into a structured project treatment plan 

Set Dresser | [Undisclosed Feature] | Sept. 5 - Sept. 18
  • Contributed to soft prep visual research
  • Assisted in the installation and removal of set pieces before and after filming
  • Arranged and maintained set dressing elements to ensure visual continuity
  • Artistically contributed to the making of props 

Art P.A. | Smile…The Worst is Yet to Come, dir. Chloe Lenihan | Jun. 23, 2024
  • Assisted in the transportation and placement of props to various shooting sites
  • Supported the setup of set decorations to achieve the desired visual atmosphere
  • Provided timely and thoughtful reports to the Production Designer to facilitate effective communication and decision-making

Treatment Designer | Joey Kreamer “Dog Piano” Music Video | Apr. - May 2024
  • Assisted in creative ideation, developed mood boards, and pitched visual concepts 
  • Collaborated with director and producer to ensure visual concepts were viable under logistical and budget constraints  

Photography Lab Technician | UCLA Department of Art | Sept. 2022 - Mar. 2024
  • Set up chemical solutions according to established procedures to ensure consistent results
  • Assisted students with film developing and printing in both the darkroom and digital lab
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the photo lab to ensure a safe and productive work environment

Production Designer | The Curtains Glow at Night, dir. Skye Schoenhoeft | Oct. - Nov. 2023
  • Conceptualized, sourced materials for, budgeted, and meticulously designed set decoration
        for bedroom, living room, and kitchen spaces within a condensed one-month timeframe

Art Director | Poetica for the Living, dir. Kaith Karishma | Sept. - Oct. 2023
  • Collaborated closely with the Production Designer to procure, purchase, and handcraft props and set decorations, contributing to the overall aesthetic vision of the project

Gallery Ambassador | Hammer Museum | Apr. - Aug. 2022
  • Provided customer service by engaging with visitors, addressing inquiries, and ensuring a positive experience.
  • Enforced policies and protected artwork by asserting oneself when necessary to ensure a safe environment for both visitors and exhibits.
  • Demonstrated an appreciation for, or knowledge of, contemporary visual art, contributing to the overall mission and educational goals of the Hammer.

Content Designer & Photographer | META MAG | Oct. 2021 - Oct. 2022

Issue 07: Utopia
  • Photographer, “Heaven Is A Place On Earth”

Issue 06: Metamorphosis
  • Content Designer, “Girlhood”

Issue 05: Legacy
  • Content Designer, “The Birth of Sexuality in Femme Fashion”


Education

University of California, Los Angeles - Class of 2024
B.A. in Art, Minor in Film/TV + Digital Media


UCLA Summer Institute, Film Production


Relevant Courses

Film:
Film and Television Directing
Film and Television Development
Film Auteurs
Production
Editing
Cinematography
Intro to Screenwriting

Intro to Visual Culture
History of American Television  
Documentary [New Forms]
Experimental Film  

Fine Art:
Photography
New Genres
Painting
Drawing
Sculpture
Ceramics
Printmaking
Interdisciplinary Studies
Senior Studio/Capstone

Art History:
Rise of Modernism
Global Modernism
Modernism and Its Discontents
Chinese Art History
Protest and Contemporary Art