Sophia Leál is a creative futurist from San Francisco. Her writing and film photography practice can be traced to childhood roots at San Francisco’s beloved 826 Valencia Pirate Supply and First Exposures Mentorship Program – Sophia’s directorial debut was in 2021 with Otro Mundo Es Posible a short documentary on their ancestral connection to an active Indigenous revolution in Southernmost Mexico, Chiapas winning two Best Youth Awards in its festival run. Sophia has earned credits on Emmy-Award winning docuseries and narrative films, working off-screen in Los Angeles as a certified production assistant. Sinking Cities their Indigenous science fiction short, was published internationally by Flame Tree Publishing in 2022. Their astrology channel Astrology Chisme Hotline is a tribute to the rich tradition of oral storytelling while providing astrological insights and fostering a supportive community. Their current documentary production can be supported on @childrendelmaiz on instagram. You can find Sophia on tiktok and ig as @thizzociating and keep up with them at sophialeal.org.