Sheila Sofian

A conversation with Haris

USA 2001/6’00’’/col

Tecnica/Technique: Pittura su vetro/ painting on glass;
Reg./Dir.: Sheila Sofian;
Prod: Sofafilms Productions.

Synopsis.
Haris, an eleven year old Bosnian boy immigrated into the USA, tells his experience of war and of how his family was massacred by the Serbs.
Grand Prize and Best animated film at the New Orleans Film Festival.


Sheila Sofian

Faith & Patience

USA 1991/5’00’’/col

Tecnica/Technique: Drawn animation;
Reg./Dir.: Sheila Sofian;
Prod: Sofafilms Productions.

Synopsis.
A conversation with a four year old girl about her newborn sister is at the base
of this animated documentary that investigates the world of childhood emotions.


Sheila Sofian

Mangia!

USA 1985/5’30’’/col

Tecnica/Technique: pittura su vetro/ painting on glass;
Reg./Dir.: Sheila Sofian;
Prod:Sofafilms Productions.

Synopsis.
The story of an American student living with an Italian family. Best film at the
New England Film Festival.


Sheila Sofian

Secret Rage

USA 1990/3’00’’/col

Tecnica/Technique: disegni/drawings;
Reg./Dir.: Sheila Sofian;
Prod: Sofafilms Productions.

Synopsis.
A film about a man tormented by feelings he cannot express in his daily life.
Best animated film, Atlanta Film & Video Festival.


Sheila Sofian

Survivors

USA 1997/16’00’’/col

Tecnica/Technique: disegni/drawings;
Reg./Dir.: Sheila Sofian;
Prod:.Sofafilms Productions.

Synopsis.
An experimental documentary animation about domestic violence.
First prize for animation at the Central Florida Film & Video Festival.


Sheila Sofian

Waving the flag

USA 2006/4’00’’/col

Tecnica/Technique: 2D;
Reg./Dir.: Sheila Sofian;
Prod: Sofafilms Productions.

Synopsis.
Collaboration between spoken word artist Harryette Mullen and animator Sheila M.Sofian.
Mullen’s poem investigates the importance of the American flag and what it represents.