Sonia Sawkar
Writer | Actor | Filmmaker
Actor, Screenwriter, Director and Filmmaker
San Francisco, California
February 2021
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About Sonia
I am a creator based out of San Francisco. I started my career as an actor several years ago, starring in several local shorts and features as well as theater. Two years ago I wrote my first pilot script for a dark comedy called 'Cray', about postpartum depression and friendship. I produced the proof of concept pilot last year and it's been doing really well in the film festival circuit. I've created a pitch deck and am currently working on writing the script for the first season, as well as pitching the show idea.
I get excited writing stories about complicated, strong, unlikeable, female leads.
Fun facts about me:
- I went to college to receive my doctorate in pharmacy, after practicing for several years I took a step back to pursue my dream of acting.
- I am OBSESSED with animals, even snakes! I won't hurt anything, if I find a spider I will let it outside. The only thing I have no problem killing are mosquitos, bleh.
- People often can't guess my ethnicity, any ideas? I'm 100% South Asian (Indian).
- I'm not the hugest fans of kids but I do have two small ones of my own that I tolerate most days.
Certifications
Links
Awards
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Next Generation Indie Film Awards - best web-series (Cray)
(2022) -
Hollywood International Diversity Film Festival - Female Perspective (Cray)
(2022)
Education
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Beverly Hills Playhouse
(2018-2022) -
University at Buffalo, SUNY
(2004-2010)
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