Network / People
Sona Morgenthalova
Position:
Program Coordinator | Feature & Shorts
E-mail:
sona.morgenthalova@midpoint-institute.eu
Soňa Morgenthalová is a film professional with a background in film theory and cultural management. She began her career in international production and casting, working with Bong Joon Ho’s Snowpiercer and collaborating on films and series, including Ophelia, The Death & Life of John F. Donovan, Underworld: Blood Wars, Knightfall, Britannia, or Crossing Lines.
In 2017, she joined the MIDPOINT Institute, where she shapes and runs training programs for film professionals. She supports the development of feature and short film projects while helping emerging script consultants and producers build craft, confidence, and industry-ready skills. She also initiated Focus Queer, one of MIDPOINT’s programs created to support LGBTQ+ storytelling and expand representation across the industry.
Beyond MIDPOINT, Soňa is regularly involved as an expert for various institutions and initiatives, including the Czech Film Center, the Kosovo Cinematography Center or PITCH_IT. Across these roles, she is motivated by a consistent focus: discovering bold, original filmmakers, supporting unique and diverse cinematic voices, and helping new talent find momentum within the international film landscape.
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