Resume
Tisch alumna Sophie Rose Hinerfeld is a Writer, Director, and Producer who is specializes in Narrative Film Projects.
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Straight shot Studios x Sassetta Production Studios
January 2026 - Present
Sophie is the acting Producer for the collaboration of fledgling production companies Straight Shot Studios x Sassetta Production Studios. They are focused on proving audience interest in IP for neo-noir features through the creation of short form content. Sophie has kicked off the collaboration with the short film "Pickpockets" (entering its festival run), and has begun structuring the workflow for content, which will launch in the fall.
Producer
Responsibilities --
- Lead produce a short film under tight budgetary constraints.
- Develop the SOPs for the creation of brand specific content.
- Establish budgets and hiring plans.
Skills: Client Relations, Social Media, Team Management
Concessions Feature Film
September 2023- Present
Sophie has had many roles on the indie feature film Concessions. She was promoted from Production Coordinator, to Post Production Supervisor, she remained involved in the film through their NY State Tax Credit paperwork, and now serves as their Deliverables Producer.
Deliverables Producer
Responsibilities --
- Communicate Distribution Company needs to Production Team
- Deliver legal, financial, and data deliverables to Distribution Company in time for sale
- Coordinate with AE for specific specs
Skills: Organization, Positive Problem Solving, Forward Thinking
Post production Supervisor
Responsibilities --
- Lead Supervisor for all post teams, working under minimal supervision
- Developed 92 VFX shots, Secured 45 music cues. Completed NY State Tax Credit Paperwork.
- Vendors include: Company3 for Color, Coll Anderson for Sound Design, NewKino for VFX
Skills : Meeting Coordination, Awarding Bids, Attention to Detail
Directing EXPERIENCE
"This Vast Sea" Narrative Short Writer-Director
- Directed a set of 20 people with a budget of $14k
- Original score, recorded live at the Clive Davis Institute
- Shown at NY Shorts 2024, and First Run FF 2025
- Awarded the Clive Davis Grant for Excellence in Music
- Won the Award for Best Original Score at First Run FF
- Directed and Produced A PSA for Socials
- Organized Interview Subjects
- Managed the Post Team At Straight Shot Post
Spring Storm Play Reading
- Directed 12 actors to play 25 roles
- Designed a Theatrical Lights Set up
- Performed to a Sold Out Crowd
Additional EXPERIENCE
Re-Write the Future - Script Reader
Yearly Script Reader for NRDC's Climate Storytelling Fellowship since 2020
Count the Dark - Book Editor
2023 By Noah Anthony Mezzacappa | Published by Bottlecap Press
Chapped Lips Narrative Short - Gaffer
Gaffed the Tisch Narrative Thesis of director Adam Olkin
1.2M Views on Youtube
Education
New York University - Tisch School of the Arts
September 2018 - May 2023
BFA– Film and Television Production | GPA: 3.93
Minors in Psychology and Business of Entertainment
Software proficiency
Adobe Suite, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Asana, EndCrawl, Notion, Asana
gear
Nikon N80, Minolta X-700, Rolleiflex
Diana F, Nikon One-Touch
Zoom H5
On Set For Concessions
With Steven Ogg and
DIrector Mas Bouzidi
On Set For This Vast Sea
With Zoey Burger, Jessica Kreuger,
and crew
In the Clive Davis Recording
Institute, live recording
this Vast Sea's Original Score
