Sophie Edell
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
BFA Studio Art and Art History: Concordia University (2007-2011)
One year exchange in France: École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts Nantes Métropole (September 2009 – May 2010)
EMPLOYMENT
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August 2020- Present
Sophie Edell: Full Time Artist
Creating and selling artworks, primarily acrylic paintings on paper.
October 2014 - Present
Sparrow Bar, Cardinal Tea Room, Barbossa Liquor Bar: Graphic Designer
Designing menus and various promotional materials for bars and restaurants.
October 2014 – March 2020
Sparrow Bar, Montreal: Head Bartender
Mixing cocktails and serving drinks for busy dinner service, in charge of all other bartenders and behind the bar details, and involvement in curating the wine and cocktail list.
February 2011 – January 2018
Arielle de Pinto: Independent Contractor
Manufacturing jewelry by crocheting chain, based on examples and patterns developed by the designer, and creating new patterns based on directions given by the designer.
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October 2015 – June 2016
Garage Clothing, Montreal: Textile graphic designer
Creating surface designs and colourations for clothing and accessories.
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FILM EXPERIENCE
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December 2024
Snow Goblins: Art Director, Props, Titles
Independent short filmed in Woburn, Quebec over three weeks. This was a project developed and carried out by myself and AP Bergeron. My role was designing sets and props, as well as titles.
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September 2024 (Release date Jan 2025)
Reflection(Hers): Wardrobe, Props, Set Dressing
Independent short filmed in Sherbrooke, Quebec over 3 days with director Benjamin Tabah. My role was sourcing wardrobe for the main character and coordinating wardrobe for other small roles, creating and sourcing props, and dressing sets.
November 2022
The Hangman’s Daughter: Wardrobe, Props, Set Dressing
Independent short filmed in Ayer’s Cliff, Quebec, filmed over 3 days with director Josh Quirion. My role was sourcing wardrobe for all 9 of the characters, creating and sourcing props including making four masks, and dressing sets.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tWaysP9uQs&ab_channel=JoshQuirion
October 2023
Straw: Wardrobe, Props, Set Dressing, Acting
Independent short filmed in Woburn, Quebec over one week. This was a project developed and carried out by myself and AP Bergeron. My role was sourcing wardrobe, creating costumes and props, sourcing props, and dressing sets.
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March 2023
A Passage: Creature design and creation
Independent short filmed in Woburn, Quebec over one week with director AP Bergeron. My role was designing and creating a creature for the film, created using burlap and natural materials.
https://mubi.com/en/ca/films/a-passage-2023
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March 2022
Uncovering: Wardrobe, Props, Set Dressing
Independent short filmed in Woburn, Quebec over two days with director AP Bergeron. My role was sourcing wardrobe for three characters, creating and sourcing props, and dressing sets.
March 2021
The Morlock: Creature design and creation
Independent short filmed in Woburn, Quebec over one week with director AP Bergeron. My role was creating a mask for the creature called the "Morlock,"created using a mix of materials including plaster, cardboard, paint, and yarn.