Sonja O'Hara is a multi-talented Canadian artist who has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry as a writer, director, and actor. Represented by WME and The Gotham Group, she has received numerous accolades for her work, including being named one of the "10 Filmmakers To Watch" by Independent Magazine.
As a director, Sonja has made a significant impact with her feature film "Root Letter", an adaptation of the popular Japanese video game, written by Tribeca Film Festival Narrative Prize winner David Ebeltoft. The film is set to be released in 2021.
In addition to her work as a director, Sonja has also made a name for herself as a writer and actor. She wrote, directed, and starred in the critically acclaimed series "Doomsday" (Amazon),which won Best Series at ITVFest. She was also a Streamy Nominee for "Best Indie Series" and won the "Best Director" award out of 4000 submissions at The New York Television Festival.
As an actress, Sonja began her professional career with supporting roles in local Canadian film productions before moving to New York City at the age of 17. She attended The New York Conservatory For Dramatic Art and quickly landed her first lead movie role in the independent film "Norman Normal: A Modern Metamorphosis". Today, she splits her time between New York and Los Angeles.
Sonja's impressive resume also includes the film OVUM, which she wrote, produced, and starred in, and won "Best Picture" at The Big Apple Film Festival. Her film "Anatomy of an Orchid" premiered at the Academy Award qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival. She was also a guest speaker at SXSW Film Festival on the episodic TV panel.
Most recently, Sonja's series "Astral" was greenlit by Adaptive Studios, and she will write and direct all six episodes. With her impressive list of credits and numerous awards, Sonja O'Hara is undoubtedly a talented and accomplished artist in the entertainment industry.
