ABOUT
Pleaser Productions is a Latinx, women-led production company committed to elevating stories from underrepresented communities. Founded by women passionate about film, music, and media, the company is dedicated to supporting and inspiring the next generation of filmmakers.
Meet the Team
Sophia Goldsmith
Sophia is student at New York University majoring in Music Business. During her time at NYU, she has taken classes about concert booking and music publishing, which covers copyright and sync licensing, among other topics, and has also studied screen scoring under Kat Vokes. Sophia has been a musician all her life, starting piano lessons at age 4. She completed the Certificate of Merit, a standardized music curriculum in California, up to level 7, and has competed in various piano competitions across Southern California. Sophia began composing at 16 years old, and has loved it ever since. Aside from music, Sophia also enjoys dancing, reading, and writing.
Bella Ray Rosales
Bella is a Film & TV student at New York University, with a minor in Psychology. She is currently interning at Saturday Night Live for its landmark 50th season and has previously gained experience through internships with Broadway Video and Underground Overground Comedy. As a co-founder of Pleaser Productions, Bella helped raise $20,000 for their debut film, Lottie Baby, with support from renowned companies like NBC, Paramount, and A24.
Ariana Olivia Diaz
Ariana, affectionately known as Ari, hails from the town of Uvalde, Texas. Currently pursuing a major in Media, Culture, and Communication, with a minor in Producing at New York University, she is fueled by her dedication to amplify marginalized voices. Beyond academics, Ari is an advocate for gun control, channeling her passion for social justice into actionable change. As a Co-Founder of Pleaser Productions, she aspires to illuminate the narratives of Latinx communities, catalyzing transformative social impact through the lens of film.