about
Sumiko Braun is a post production executive / supervisor and writer dedicated to the art and architecture of storytelling. Currently serving as a Post Production Executive at Sony Pictures, she occupies a unique role that bridges studio leadership with hands-on management, overseeing the lifecycle of major theatrical films from initial workflow design to final creative finishing.
With a career defined by high-stakes theatrical releases, Sumiko has supervised the finishing of major studio blockbusters, including Bad Boys: Ride or Die, One of Them Days, Where the Crawdads Sing, The Woman King, Karate Kid: Legends, and the upcoming Jumanji sequel. Her work is a practice in strategic stewardship: balancing the intricate technical demands of modern cinema with a commitment to preserving the filmmaker's creative vision.
Sumiko’s professional expertise is anchored by a rigorous academic foundation, holding an M.A. in Asian American Studies from UCLA and a B.A. from California State University, Long Beach. This background provides a unique lens on the industry, allowing her to navigate the intersections of culture, representation, and narrative with intentionality and depth.
Beyond the studio, Sumiko is a prolific creator in her own right. An active writer currently developing a book and several original screenplays, she views the page and the screen as interconnected spaces for exploration. Her creative practice also extends to visual art, where she utilizes drawing as a tool for world-building and reflection.
Based in Los Angeles, Sumiko is the proud mother of a teenage son and occasionally steps in front of the camera—most notably appearing in the cult classic Sharknado. Whether navigating a multimillion dollar post-production pipeline or crafting a character on the page, her work is driven by a singular mission: to bring authentic, resonant stories to life.
Currently Reading: HELL OR HIGH WINTER by Andrew Rubin
Hell or High Winter is a contemporary, urban reimagining of the myth of Hermes and Persephone. A supernatural action/adventure with sharp wit and a deep soul. Over the Ages, gods and goddesses have come in and out of fashion. Each deity struggles to cope with their dwindling popularity. Some fade into oblivion, refusing to answer the desperate prayers of mortals as they establish a new identity beneath the stars. Others spend the millennia waiting by the proverbial phone...desperate to be called into service. Hermes and his godly cohorts confront a new challenge—how to survive without constant worship and adoration. It may just be that even mystical beings can become addicted...gods and goddesses are junkies for the thrill of controlling a mortal's fate. In the digital age of the 21st Century, what the hell is Hermes, Messenger of the Gods, to do?...Because no one is listening.
Listening to: K-POP DEMON HUNTERS (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)
A K-pop girl group with secret superpowers turns up the volume to take down a devilishly dreamy demon boy band that shows up to steal all their fans.
Currently Watching: SPY x FAMILY Season 3
World peace is at stake and secret agent Twilight must undergo his most difficult mission yet—pretend to be a family man. Posing as a loving husband and father, he’ll infiltrate an elite school to get close to a high-profile politician. He has the perfect cover, except his wife’s a deadly assassin and neither knows each other’s identity. But someone does, his adopted daughter who’s a telepath!