SONIA WARGACKA
WARGACKA
is pronounced "v-uhr-gatz-kah"
...not that it made it easier!
I'm a high-end TV production coordinator as well as indie producer and director based in Bristol, UK.
My most recent high-end TV credits include:
- Sex Education (Netflix)
- Wolf Hall (BBC)
- The Seven Dials Mystery (Netflix)
- His Dark Materials 3 (BBC/HBO)
- Becoming Elizabeth (STARZ)
My most recent indie credits are:
- "Rave On for the Avon" (rated ★★★★ by The Guardian).
- "Hungry Joe" (featured on Short of the Week)
I am a member of BAFTA Connect, Bristol Crew
and Bristol Film.
I’m a driven and dynamic leader who excels in high-pressure, fast-paced environments. Proficient in team management and client relations, ready to bring exceptional interpersonal and project management skills.
A film school graduate, in the past I have also founded a global social impact video production collective DoesItFeelGood.com .
Focused on telling the stories of organisations that matter, I have produced, directed and edited videos for charities and non-profits in over 10 countries on 4 continents.
DoesItFeelGood.com is now an archived project, but my passion for social impact lives on and it takes new forms - such as my MSc in
Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development.
TV Production Coordinator
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Producer
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Motivational Speaker
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Social Impact Enthusiast
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Entrepreneur
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Youth Mentor
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TV Production Coordinator • Producer • Motivational Speaker • Social Impact Enthusiast • Entrepreneur • Youth Mentor •
DISCOVER SOME OF MY PROJECTS
WHAT DO I DO?
Pick your adventure.
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TV Production
As a high-end TV Production Coordinator, I thrive in fast-paced environments, effortlessly managing film sets with 200-300 crew and cast. From daily operations to seamless organization, I ensure everything runs smoothly. I’ve also recently completed ScreenSkills training to step up to Production Manager. Check out my IMDB profile for my latest credits!
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Video Production
My passion lies in TV and indie producing, but I also bring a creative edge as a director. I’m all about making things happen—so much so that I produced a feature film in 100 days and no budget. These days, I prefer a more sustainable (and properly funded, please!) approach. Check out my latest work here, and if you're working on something exciting, let’s talk!
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(Ex)Entrepreneur
Back in 2018—before TikTok, Instagram Reels, and the COVID era—I co-founded a social impact videography collective with my partner. We created and delivered videos across 10 countries on 4 continents, often with a 24-hour turnaround. While this project is now archived, you can read more about it here.
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Events Coordination
I bring strong organizational skills to support creatives who need a helping hand with their businesses. I've delivered events for Sheffield DocFest, TEDxBristol, South West Business Showcase, and many more.
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TV Presenting
I love being in front of the camera and am open to presenter opportunities. Previously, I’ve provided live coverage in Polish for two major organizations—Pol'and'Rock Festival and The Great Orchestra for Christmas Charity (WOSP)—broadcasting on their TV channel, Kreciola.tv.
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Motivational Speaking
I have a passion for working with youth and feel incredibly grateful for the opportunities to do so. I’ve delivered a TEDx talk titled 'How to Fail a Gap Year Gloriously' and recently spoke to teenagers at United World College Costa Rica about pursuing creative careers.
TESTIMONIALS
“I wanted to tell you that I am very happy to have had you on our team. In addition to all your videomaker’s skills and creativity, you are a wonderful people person. Any interaction with you lifts my spirits up and somehow increases the energy levels even when I am veeery exhausted. You have this contagious positive nuclear energy spreading around your bright (literally) persona.”
“Everything regarding Sonia’s professionalism was spot on. She was able to make everyone feel very comfortable in front of the camera (which is hard to do) and do their best.”
“We couldn’t have done the week without you.
Not only were you a spectacular videographer, you were a valued team member and a friend.”
“Thank you for your patience, diligence and scrappiness! You are one of kind and we were SO LUCKY that you just waltzed into our lives.”
”To be perfectly honest, I had no idea what to expect and then what we got was absolute gold. You are a force of nature, bringing out the best in all the staff and capturing the essence of what we are as an organization. For that, and for your unyielding calm and friendship, I really can’t thank you enough.”
“On numerous occasions, I told the team that Sonia was one of the very best highlights of this Summit and I truly mean that. You’ve got a future (and present) brimming with success and I’m so pleased that we got to be a small part of it.”
MEDIA
[POLISH ONLY] Stories for young organisers:
Sonia Wargacka
Ser ‘ranger’ en Liberia, una profesión de riesgo
Fermin Torrano for Planeta Futuro
(photos by Sonia Wargacka) @ El Pais
Young Female Leaders: Projects at Camp Rising Sun
story written for Louis August Jonas Foundation
Rhinebeck, New York
Rave on for the Avon review – Bristol wild swimmers lead a joyful protest campaign
Fora: Network For Change videographer announcement
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tokyo, Japan
Journalist chosen to participate in
EU-Liberia partnership campaign
Liberia, West Africa