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About
Sophie is Product and Furniture Design graduate from Kingston School of Art, as a freelance creative based in London she is now working towards a career in Production Design for Film and TV. She enjoys working in fast paced and collaborative environments.
She has experience across multiple disciplines including prop and costume creation, working within the art department for multiple short films, and most recently as a venue technician for Gilded Balloon over the Edinburgh fringe.
She hopes to gain more experience working in different roles in the art department and is passionate about working collaboratively toward a shared end goal.
Professional Credits: The Chief: Still No Apologies by Jack Docherty (Gilded Balloon, 2025) - Stage Production Designer, Small Plates by Maya Marie and Dhara Wright (Best Before Productions, 2024) - Art Assistant, We Live in a Sh*thole by Will Wightman (BlinkInk, 2024) - Production Designer, Adults In The Room by Daria Martin (Silver Salt Films, 2023) - Art Assistant
ScreenSkills Training Passport
Sophie Mockridge has completed the following modules within the ScreenSkills Training Passport.
Experience
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Art Director
'Dessert Is Served', Short, Directed by Leyla Hettabi, 2025
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Production Designer
'Midnight Bloom', Short, Directed by Adam Fergler, 2025
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Prop Making Work Experience
Two weeks work experience at Propworks assisting on making and maintaining props for West End musicals.
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Technician
Working alongside other venue technicians to ensure the smooth technical installation, operation and deinstallation of all Gilded Balloon managed temporary venues. Provide technical support to help deliver Gilded Balloon presented events; including operation of sound and lighting equipment , AV and assisting in stage management.
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Intern
London-based 3D design studio specialising in installation, spatial and set design. Clients include Hermès, Dior, Cartier, Moncler, Burberry, Bottega Veneta, Chanel, Porsche, BMW, Nike and H&M. Exhibited at Tate Modern, Victoria & Albert Museum, Vitra Museum and the Saatchi Gallery
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Art Assistant
'Small Plates' - Short, Directed by Maya Marie & Dhara Wright, 2025
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Production Designer
'This Place is a Sh*thole' - Short, Directed by Will Wightman, 2025
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Art Assistant
'Adults in the Room' - Daria Martin 2023 http://dariamartin.com/
Education and training
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From script to screen: how scripted content gets made
ScreenSkills Funded
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Getting into the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Measuring mastery: knowledge test
ScreenSkills Funded
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VFX
ScreenSkills Funded
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Post production
ScreenSkills Funded
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The production office
ScreenSkills Funded
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Typical working day
ScreenSkills Funded
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Set etiquette
ScreenSkills Funded
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Your first day
ScreenSkills Funded
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How the set is run
ScreenSkills Funded
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Confidentiality
ScreenSkills Funded
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Who is in charge
ScreenSkills Funded
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Freelance life
ScreenSkills Funded
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How content gets made
ScreenSkills Funded
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Family tree
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to sustainability for the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace
ScreenSkills Funded
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to perform well in a screen industries interview
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to working in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to apply for work in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to find work in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to identify the right role for you in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Start your career in high-end television in the South West
ScreenSkills Funded
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Trainee Finder 2026/27 launch webinar
ScreenSkills Funded
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Bachelor of Arts Product & Furniture Design
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Foundation Diploma Art And Design
Certificates
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From script to screen: how scripted content gets made
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Introduction to sustainability for the screen industries
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
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Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
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Getting into the screen industries