Sophia Lees

Volunteered as part of the media production team for the RAI Film Festival. Created promotional content and trailers for social media platforms, helping to boost online engagement and visibility. Filmed roundtable discussions during the in-person event and hosted Zoom conference panels, providing technical support for delegates and assisting speakers.

Approached by a BBC journalist to create a series of short-form videos documenting student life during the COVID-19 lockdown. Produced, filmed and edited multiple vlogs tailored for the BBC West Instagram story, showcasing creativity under constraints and developing my understanding of social media formats.

Commissioned to film and edit a short educational film for secondary school history classes. The project featured an interview with historian Dr Yasmin Khan discussing her book The Raj at War, incorporating archival images and video clips provided by the client. Responsible for all aspects of production, including camera work, editing, and integrating multimedia elements to create a clear and engaging resource for classroom use.

Worked in a team to create a fortnightly news show screened during school assemblies. Responsibilities included producing, editing, and co-presenting content covering school events, national news, and student life. Developed strong storytelling, video editing, and on-camera communication skills while working to tight deadlines as part of a small production team.