Sophia Rubino

Master's of Film and Media studies student, writing my thesis on 1970s Ingmar Bergman films that deal with themes of women's illness and disability. Working as a Graduate Research Assistant with narratives surrounding motherhood in East Asian and U.S. film and television.

I completed the requirements for my BA, Magma Cum Laude, in August of 2024, and worked diligently to excel in my studies, becoming a Student Scholar Ambassador Center of Undergraduate Excellent as well as being an editor for the 2022 special edition of Film Matters undergraduate peer reviewed magazine as well as taking this back up in Spring 2024. My research has been both presented at a number of undergraduate & graduate conferences as well as published; these experiences have assisted in building an aptness toward public speaking and congeniality as well as practicing clarity and conciseness in my writing.

With in-depth experience in both researching, administrative assistance, and writing/editing, I hope to find a fast-paced career in entertainment that maximizes my ability to flex these skills in a space where I can additionally demonstrate my expansive knowledge and passion of film and television as mediums and spaces inviting cultural, social, psychological, and economic-based discourses.

Other than my school and work, I am a devoted cat mom to Dirk (yes, after the actor Dirk Bogarde) that loves to explore film and media history (TCM is king) as well as burying my face in a book (preferably on the beach).

Pacesetter Productions,

Creative Development Intern Los Angeles, CA

Feb 2025 – May 2025

• Conducted script coverage, ensuring smooth daily operations for a small, creative team, maintaining continuous communication and contributing to the development process.
• Updated internal project grids and databases with real-time information, supporting project managers and creative leads with essential, up-to-date details on film and media projects.

Graduate Research Assistant July 2024– May 2025

• Conducted in-depth research on representations of motherhood across East Asian, U.S., and French cinema for Dr. Nam Lee’s forthcoming book on the topic.
• Curated critical film coverage and scholarly articles, contributing to the development of a comprehensive study on cultural portrayals of motherhood in cinema.

Administrative Assistant  February 2023-July 2024

• Provided administrative support in a renowned entertainment-focused academic institution, assisting students, faculty, and high-profile visitors with inquiries related to film and media education.
• Managed communication between students, faculty, and industry professionals, effectively responding to inquiries via phone and email.

American Film Institute Research Intern Orange, CA

• Sustained the Editor and Researchers at the AFI Catalog of Feature Films Office and will also research films (1975-1993) and materials located in various Los Angeles collections, including the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) Margaret Herrick Library, public libraries and video stores.

Friends of Doctors Without Borders Chapman University Chapter, Vice President (August 2024- May 2025)

Peabody Awards Screening Committee: Documentary Category, (December 2024-February 2025)

Film Matters Magazine: Assistant Editor (January 2024-May 2024), Editorial Board Member (January 2022-May 2022)

Center for Undergraduate Excellence, Chapman University, Student Scholar Ambassador (August 2022- May 2024)

MA Chapman University 2025