Sophie Ohara

Sophie Ohara is an experienced editorial professional in the animation industry, currently serving as a 1st Assistant Editor at Paramount Animation since January 2023. Prior to this role, Sophie worked at Pixar Animation Studios from March 2018 to January 2023, where responsibilities included roles as a 1st and 2nd Assistant Editor. Sophie's career also includes experience at Blue Sky Studios, spanning from May 2016 to March 2018 as a 2nd Assistant Editor and previous positions from July 2008 to March 2016 as an Editorial Coordinator, Lighting Coordinator, and Lighting & Compositing Production Assistant. Initial industry experience began at Rainmaker Entertainment Inc as a Development Coordinator in March 2004 and at Miramax Films as a Production Assistant in 2003. Academically, Sophie earned a Master of Fine Arts in Animation and Digital Arts from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Literature from Bennington College, alongside a certificate in Film Production from FAMU Academy of Film and Television.