The Filmmakers

Sophie Rose | Writer and Director

Sophie Rose (they, she) is an acclaimed filmmaker known for their insightful and emotionally resonant storytelling. They have written and directed films for renowned brands like Nike, Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren, and Vogue, among others. Their work is centered on driving authentic, raw emotion through intimate and personal storytelling. Their documentaries, short films, music videos, essays, and commercials have been recognized and celebrated by Billboard, Flaunt Magazine, The NYT, Tribeca Film Festival, and The Webby’s.

Peter Pascucci | Cinematographer

Peter Pascucci is an Emmy-nominated cinematographer and storyteller whose attention to sensitive subject matter and nuanced storytelling delivers a memorable and thought-provoking reaction from viewers. After graduating from Tisch, his beautiful narrative, music video, and commercial work has been in demand by global brands, including but not limited to, Adidas, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Vogue, and more.

Jeff Ferruzzo | Editor

Jeff Ferruzzo is an award-winning editor and partner at the acclaimed Arcade Edit NY. Over the past decade, his expert storytelling has earned accolades at Cannes, CLIO, ANDY, and beyond. Ferruzzo’s work is sought after by top-tier clients and premieres on the industry’s most prominent stages, whether crafting iconic campaigns like Dos Equis' "Most Interesting Man in the World" or delivering standout moments during the Super Bowl.

James Pratley Watson | Composer

James Pratley Watson is a pianist, musician, and composer working in commercial and film. His dreamy and transportive ambient compositions are inspired by fictional, autobiographical, and internal landscapes. His scores have won gold at Tribeca for Cypher (feature film), premiered at MoMA, and graced stages across New York City and Brooklyn, where he currently resides.

Jenny Montgomery | Colorist

Jenny Montgomery of Company 3 has colored many films, including the 2020 SXSW grand jury prize winner, Shithouse, Netflix’s Ghost of Sugar Land, which won the short film jury award for nonfiction at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, the documentary Exit 12, which took home the short jury prize at SXSW 2019, and writer/director Mariama Diallo’s provocative Hair Wolf, which won the Jury Award for short fiction film at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.