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
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.
October 2015 – June 2016
Garage Clothing, Montreal: Textile graphic designer
Creating surface designs and colourations for clothing and accessories.
FILM EXPERIENCE
September 2025
Ouri “Death Row”: Costume Designer
Music video for artist Ouri, directed by Derek Branscombe, filmed in Sherbrooke QC over two days. My role as costume designer was comprised of sourcing and altering clothing for five children and four adults, and being present on set for any necessary edits or touch ups.
March - July 2025
Water Tricks: Costume Designer
Independent short film written and directed by Leander Kalil, filmed in Ontario over four days in July 2025. My role as costume designer was comprised of creating and sourcing costumes for the various characters during pre production, and preparing each actor during production. (Images on last page)
June 2025
Combustion Lente: Costume Designer & Art Director
Short film created in conjunction with the Coaticook Library, produced by Studio 13 in Lennoxville QC and directed by Johan Gess. My role as costume designer was comprised of creating and sourcing costumes for the various characters during pre production, and preparing them during production.
April-May 2025
Beckett: Costume Designer
Pilot for a limited series filmed and set in Sherbrooke, QC over ten days, produced by Studio 13 in Lennoxville QC and directed by Johan Gess. My role as costume designer comprises of sourcing outfits for the various characters and providing them to the actors during shooting days.
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.
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.
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
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.