Sofia Rodkevich is an award-winning director, producer, and screenwriter. She is best known for her feature films Reflection (2014), Keepers of the Flame (2016), and The Human Factor (2018). Sofia was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Russia. She attended the St. Petersburg State University of Cinematography and graduated with a diploma in directing and screenwriting in 2007.
Sofia’s career began in 2008 when she wrote and directed her first short film, The Bridge. The film was an official selection at several international film festivals, including Clermont-Ferrand International Film Festival and the International Short Film Festival of Drama.
In 2014, Sofia wrote, directed, and produced her feature film debut, Reflection. The film, which tells the story of a man who is struggling to find himself in an ever-changing world, was praised for its strong performances and visual storytelling. Reflection went on to win several awards, including Best Feature Film at the Wiesbaden International Film Festival and Best Director at the Anhui International Film Festival.
In 2016, Sofia wrote and directed her second feature film, Keepers of the Flame. The film follows a group of teenagers who are determined to keep their culture alive despite the political and social turmoil that surrounds them. The film was an official selection at numerous festivals, including the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and the Shanghai International Film Festival.
In 2018, Sofia wrote and directed her third feature film, The Human Factor. The film follows a scientist who discovers a way to manipulate human behavior and is forced to confront the consequences of his invention. The film was praised for its exploration of ethics and morality and was an official selection at several film festivals.
Sofia is currently in post-production on her fourth feature film, a documentary about the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. She is also developing several other projects, including a television series about the Russian Revolution and a feature film adaptation of a classic Russian novel.
Sofia is an accomplished and respected filmmaker whose work is gaining recognition in the international film community. She is an inspiration to aspiring filmmakers due to her dedication to her craft and her commitment to telling stories that explore the complexities of the human condition.
