Biographie
Sofia Lois Monroe is an Emmy-nominated, award-winning content producer, mentor and serial "Philanthropreneur" who has worked in the production, film and television industry for over 16 years. She has helped develop and launch several companies and programs domestically and internationally. Additionally, Sofia works as an Executive Producer, Director, Business Consultant, Marketing/ Brand Strategist, Event Producer, Public Speaker and Community Impact Strategist.
Originally from Pueblo,CO Monroe was inspired to launch Daymaker Productions and its community and education program starting in 2016 while in Los Angeles, CA. Daymaker Productions is: Stories, Marketing, Philanthropy, Strategies and Art. The company is based in Las Vegas Nevada with transcending intergenerational and international reach.
From Daybreak to Dawn: We bring efforts together to create impactful content and help people help more people.
Monroe's freelance and company experience includes producing: viral content while working for a former company known as Defy Media, travel videos, Emmy-nominated content, Lionsgate original comedy content, 6 micro-budget ($5,000-$150,000) independent feature films distributed domestically and internationally, award-winning short films, federally funded contracts and programs, Red carpet live streams, experimental branded social media content and co-productions such as "The Cleaners" (featuring Mike Epps). Sofia's experience also includes having worked in various production departments on over 40+ show productions and award shows for over 10 years including multiple Grammys, People's Choice Awards, BET Awards, and MTV Movie Awards.
Please visit Daymaker Productions' website to learn more about Daymaker's community program and philanthropic efforts.
Additional Biography/Story Information
The English Communications major moved to Los Angeles on a leap of faith to pursue a career as an entrepreneur and to help ideas come into full-focus as a film producer. Shortly after the move, Sofia found mentors who gave her the opportunity to help launch and establish their independent production company called Dream Factory Entertainment where she became head producer in 2012. The six micro budget feature films ($5,000-$150,000) she and the team produced there were released internationally and domestically by the following distributors: NBC Universal / Direct TV VOD, Hulu, vudu.com, Best Buy, Amazon , Itunes, Walmart, UMC.com, Redbox, Google Play and others.
Her early career and life experiences inspired Sofia to launch her company in 2016. Daymaker Productions is an independent company where Stories, Marketing, Philanthropy, Art, Strategies and innovation team up.
The company develops programs, consults and creates quality content for social and community impact, commercial and entertainment purposes. Daymaker Productions has produced award winning content, worked with notable artists, influencers and created for brands such as Doritos, Caesars Palace, Luxor and Pepsi. On several company projects, Sofia has been a key component of the creative direction, content production, and marketing strategy of the clients' long term branding goals.
Daymaker Productions also has special interests in collaborating with those committed to making a difference. Much of our content , contributions and outreach services are to help people- and promotes people helping people! Daymaker's team is passionate about finding people and their stories involving missions making an impact in communities locally and around the world. We want to help tell and distribute inter-generational stories that inspire, empower, uplift, and educate.
Philanthropreneur Experience includes:
In addition to producing social and traditional content, the company launched a Community and Education program to be a resource and support to students, the arts, community programs, nonprofits and underserved groups (youth, the high risk groups, elders and more). Daymaker finds ways to contribute to and highlight social good, as well as provide valuable resources and consultation to those in need. Everyday, we are inspired by programs and individuals who are helping others in their communities around the world.
In 2017, Sofia developed and co-founded the 501(c)(3) BeRemarkable.org. The Be Remarkable Foundation works with influencers and brands to create and promote social media for social good worldwide.
As a mentor and public speaker, she is out to assist up and comers on their journeys. She hopes others can learn from some of the mistakes she made or witnessed- saving them focused energy to more efficiently commit to their positively impactful, purpose-driven visions.
Sofia sees through a lens of empathy and a collection of diverse, personal and third person experiences. She has a passion for creating opportunities for others, business, filmmaking, philanthropy, creative problem solving, performing arts, innovation, learning new cultures and finding ways to connect people within and outside of their communities.
