Sophia Jennings (b. San Francisco, CA) is a writer and director based in Los Angeles. She is the Director of Story at MakeMake.

In 2024, Sophia wrote and produced the short film PIGS, directed by Julia Jackman (100 NIGHTS OF HERO). PIGS premiered at the BFI London Film Festival before playing at Rome International Film Festival, Manchester International Film Festival, and British Shorts Berlin. The film was acquired by BritBox in 2025.

Sophia’s most recent short film, SPARKS, co-written and directed with actor Jake Davies (BLACK MIRROR), is currently being submitted to festivals worldwide. The film stars Phia Saban (HOUSE OF THE DRAGON) and Fionn Whitehead (DUNKIRK), and is executive produced by Alex Lawther (THE END OF THE F**KING WORLD) and Burning Reel Studios.

Previously, Sophia was the writer's assistant to Justin Britt-Gibson (THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR), assisting him on Damon Lindelof's untitled STAR WARS feature at Lucasfilm. Her screenplays have placed in competitions including the Hollyshorts Film Festival and Female Voices Rock.

In publishing, Sophia’s writing has appeared in Rolling Stone, ESQUIRE, and literary journal Hobart Pulp. In 2024, she interviewed Cher for Harper's BAZAAR. Sophia’s Substack was recently listed as the #12 Rising Literary publication on the platform.

Earlier in her career, Sophia worked in development at The Creative Studio, a production company founded by BBH and Scooter Braun. She left to join Jameela Jamil as Head of Content at her I Weigh media company, where she worked on partnerships with Meta (UK), YouTube, and Earwolf Studios. Recent brand work includes projects for DIOR, Victoria's Secret, Masterclass, Meta, Runway, Character.AI, and Dove.

To get in touch - 

Email: msophiajennings@gmail.com

Representation:
Joan Rodriguez @ Media Talent Group (US) for TV/Film
Rachel Mann @ CAA (UK) for publishing