Sophie is a Queer Filmmaker, Videographer & Photographer. Sophie was born in Sydney, but grew up internationally, living in six countries by the age of 18. In 2014, She graduated from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) with a Bachelor of Media Arts and Production and the following year began freelancing as a videographer & photographer. In 2018, she co-founded The Story Mill, a boutique production company with her creative partner, Rowan Devereux. Together with their team, they produce and direct create a range of content including; branded videos, TVC's, Podcast and films.
Projects
- Hyper Real: An Immersive ExperienceThis highlight video showcases the immersive experiential event "Hyper Real," curated by the band Ginger & the Ghost. The event fused art installations with performances, complemented by food and beverages, creating an experimental playground of touch, sound, art, and taste. The video captures the vibrant energy of the evening, featuring interactive elements, culinary delights, drinks, and live performances.
- Online TV Commerical - Officeworks EOFY CampaignProducer of 2 short online TVCs for client Officeworks. Ad placed on SBS Australia online platform. Campaign: What's your new financial year resolution? Captured four diverse local business owners in Sydney's Inner West during a single-day shoot. We showcased how Officeworks products and services are essential for their business operations. Specs 2 x 30s TV / Online Advert Agency: SBS Australia - Australia's multicultural and multilingual national broadcaster. Client: Officeworks ( Australi
Work history
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Founder & Videographer/PhotographerThe Story Mill
Sydney, AustraliaFull Time
The Story Mill was co-founded in 2019 by the creative & quirky duo Rowan Devereux & Sophie Saville. The two met in a bar in 2015 and quickly developed a special synergy which has allowed them to grow The Story Mill and attract a talented team of filmmakers and creatives.
Since 2019 the Story Mill has created award-winning short films, "Peach" and Pineapple short documentaries "Inspire me!" and" Making it and best known for their feature film Evicted! A Modern Romance" (Audience Choice Award Winner at Sydney Film Festival 2022). Currently they are working on their latest project, Murder on the Dancefloor.
When not working on creative projects they work with local brands and businesses creating engaging and fun content for socials, TVCs and podcasts. The Story Mill is a full service production company that handles all stages of production in-house, from initial concept development through to delivery.
Skills
- Communication
- Videography
- Photography
- Video Content
- Editing Photos
- Editing Film
- Project Co-ordination
- Line Producer
- Music Videos
- Podcast Production
Education
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Bachelor of Media Arts and ProductionUniversity of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Sydney, Australia
Awards
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Audience Choice Award for Narrative Feature FilmSydney Film Festival
Producer of the indie film Evicted! A Modern Romance - the winner of the audience choice award at Sydney film festival in 2022.