SONIA MICHELLE YETMING

ACTRESS | DIRECTOR | PRODUCER | WRITER | CREW

Raised in the arts and shaped by both creative and academic study, Sonia’s work explores identity, ambition, love, and the quiet moments that define a life.

Born and based in Tampa, Florida, Sonia grew up immersed in performance — her mother an opera singer, her childhood steeped in theater, music, and movement. She began acting on stage at the age of ten, developing a deep respect for performance, discipline, and emotional truth. Alongside the arts, she cultivated a love for horseback riding, a practice that would later influence her appreciation for patience, precision, and embodied storytelling.

Originally pursuing theater at the collegiate level, Sonia’s academic path evolved as she discovered a parallel passion for criminology, criminal psychology, and social justice. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Tampa, with a minor in Film & Media Arts — a combination that continues to inform the psychological depth and ethical questions present in her work.

Though her academic focus shifted, Sonia never left the arts. Instead, her creative voice found a new home in film.

Film & Storytelling Practice

Sonia began her journey in film in 2021 as an actor, appearing in a wide range of student and independent productions. As her understanding of the medium deepened, she expanded into crew work and eventually producing — learning the full scope of filmmaking from set logistics to post-production and distribution.

In 2025 alone, Sonia produced three narrative projects, further solidifying her role behind the camera. She is currently developing both a feature film and a television series, continuing to expand her work into longer-form storytelling.

In December 2026, Sonia will make her directorial debut with 8 Count, a short film slated for the festival circuit. The project represents a culmination of her background in performance, writing, and production — and marks a new chapter in her authored work as a director.

Her storytelling is marked by restraint, emotional precision, and an interest in memory and internal conflict. Sonia gravitates toward stories that linger rather than resolve cleanly, allowing space for ambiguity, reflection, and emotional honesty.

From Labyrinth to Red Ink

Before founding Red Ink, Sonia launched Labyrinth Media, a brand management and content creation company focused on helping individuals and small businesses articulate their story through visual media. Drawing from her experience in entertainment and storytelling, she worked hands-on in photography, videography, website building, SEO, analytics, and content strategy — learning the logistics of branding and digital presence through direct practice.

As Sonia’s film work expanded, these two worlds naturally merged. Labyrinth Media evolved into Red Ink — a creative entity where narrative filmmaking and brand storytelling coexist, informed by the same values: intention, clarity, and emotional truth.

Today, Sonia oversees both the filmography and brand management work at Red Ink, bridging authored storytelling with strategic visual design.

  • A young woman with long, dark hair wearing a sleeveless black top, posing against a plain white background.
  • A woman with long dark hair wearing a grey top sitting at a table in a dimly lit restaurant or bar with a brick wall in the background. There are two bottles and a glass on the table.
  • A woman with long dark hair and light skin sitting in a window sill of an old, white brick building, wearing a white and purple bikini top and bottom, with one arm behind her head and the other resting on her knee.
  • A woman in a floral bikini and matching skirt relaxing on rocks by the ocean, with her eyes closed and hand shading her face from the sun.
  • A woman with dark hair wearing a checkered shirt and jeans and a man with brown hair in a black shirt are standing indoors, engaged in a conversation, with blurred background of windows and furniture.
  • A woman in a black dress standing in front of a large window, with one hand on the wall and the other on the window frame.
  • A woman is filming a seated woman with a professional camera, which is focused on her face.
  • A woman with long dark hair, wearing a leopard print top, is lying on her stomach on a white background, resting her chin on her hand, looking at the camera with a soft smile.
  • Two teenagers are standing opposite each other in a bookstore aisle, smiling and talking. The boy is wearing a red and black checkered shirt and holding a red plastic basket, while the girl is wearing a gray top and holding a brown bag. In the background, three other people are visible; a woman with long blonde hair and a hat, and two boys, one with folded arms, smiling at the conversation.
  • A woman with wet hair and a distressed expression, sitting with her eyes rolled back and tears in her eyes.
  • A woman with long dark hair wearing a leopard print dress with black lace details, standing in front of a mirror.
  • Woman in black dress standing inside an old-fashioned red telephone booth, holding a camera, with a surprised or curious expression.
  • Close-up of a camera monitor showing a young woman with long dark hair sitting indoors by a window, looking at the camera with a neutral expression.

Philosophy

Sonia believes that stories — whether cinematic or commercial — carry responsibility. Her work is guided by care for the people behind the stories, respect for process, and a commitment to authenticity over spectacle.

She approaches each project with the same question: What is this really about, and how do we tell it honestly?

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