Sophia Cacciola facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sophia Cacciola
Occupation	Filmmaker, artist, musician
Known for	Blood of the Tribades, TEN, Clickbait, Magnetic

Sophia Cacciola is an American filmmaker, artist, and musician. She is known for making movies that often feature strong women and explore social topics. She also plays music and creates art.

Sophia Cacciola's Career

Filmmaking

Sophia Cacciola is famous for her movies that tell stories about women. Some of her well-known films include TEN, Magnetic, Blood of the Tribades, Clickbait, and The Once and Future Smash.

Her films have won several awards at different festivals. For example, she won "Best New England Film" at the Boston Underground Film Festival. She also received the "Best Retro" award at the Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival. In 2018, she was honored with the "Les Femmes Du Genre" award for her work in the film community. This award recognized her skills in directing, producing, and cinematography. She also won the "Nuclear Pen" award for her great screenwriting. In 2022, Sophia Cacciola and her partner, Michael J. Epstein, won the Innovation in Film award at Nightmares Film Festival.

Sophia loves making horror movies because they allow her to include important themes and social messages. She believes horror films can be very entertaining while also exploring deep ideas. She enjoys creating new worlds and stories within this genre. She also finds that horror fans are very supportive and loyal.

Besides directing and producing, Sophia Cacciola is also a cinematographer. This means she operates the camera for films. She has also worked as the main camera person for the Women of Rock Oral History Project. Sophia often works with other filmmakers like Michael J. Epstein, Izzy Lee, and Johannes Grenzfurthner.

Music

Sophia Cacciola often combines her love for film and music. She has mentioned that her background in rock music taught her a "do-it-yourself" (DIY) approach. This means she likes to take charge and create things her own way.

She plays drums and sings in a band called Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling. This band plays a unique style of rock music. In 2011, their music video won a "best video" award from TIME magazine. The band's songs often explore feelings like fear and paranoia.

Sophia has also played in other bands. These include the children's rock band Space Balloons, the garage punk band Darling Pet Munkee, and the indie group The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library.

Art

In 2017, Sophia Cacciola was given an art residency at Museumsquartier in Vienna, Austria. During this time, she created an interactive music art project called Nothen für die Tothen. This project was made for an event called Roboexotica.

Sophia Cacciola's Views

Sophia Cacciola is a feminist activist. This means she actively supports equal rights and opportunities for women. She has spoken about the challenges women face in the film industry. She believes that for things to truly change, more women need to be in powerful positions where they can make important decisions.

Personal Life

Sophia Cacciola is married to Michael J. Epstein. He is also a filmmaker and artist, and they often work together on projects.

Selected Films