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Directing
Cast
Known for
Directing
Born
2002-09-22
From
Quito, Ecuador
SofĂa Arbaiza MartĂnez is an Ecuadorian animator, visual development artist, and filmmaker based in Brooklyn. She grew up in Quito, Ecuador, to an immigrant family from Cuba and Peru, and moved to Brooklyn to begin her undergraduate studies. She focuses her work on narratives that center around stories of displacement and connection, particularly in immigrant communities. Her Latin American identity is a crucial part of her inspiration as an artist. SofĂa is a recent graduate from Pratt Institute with a BFA in Digital Art and 2D Animation and a minor in Literature and Writing. Through her craft, she looks to innovate and uplift stories about her heritage and community. She loves animals, writing, and enjoys cooking. Her film âĂltimo DĂaâ was awarded with Best in Show at Pratt Instituteâs showcase, and it is currently doing itâs festival circuit at various international film festivals. This year, SofĂa was selected as an Invited Artist for the Princess Grace Award 2024.