Sofia Kayumova is a filmmaker and photographer based in New York City.

She is originally from Siberia, Russia and came to the USA to pursue her degree in film production. She does both still and motion work, where she mostly tells people’s stories and explores social causes. Her own films span from experimental to documentary, while now she is more focused on the job of DP collaborating with fellow creatives. As a photographer, she enjoys both digital and analog, as both mediums offer something different and change the feeling of an image.

Now, she is making a documentary about Canal Street that focuses on small business owners and their experience with the community and diversity of this area. She is passionate about street photography and documenting people's lives.