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: Mistborn: The Final Empire (Book 1) by Brandon Sanderson
Mistborn: The Final Empire follows a team of thieves who plot to overthrow an immortal tyrant, the Lord Ruler. Set in a dystopian world smothered in ash and terrifying nightly mists, the crew is led by Kelsier, a powerful "Mistborn" who can ingest and burn metals to gain magical abilities. Along with a street urchin named Vin—a rare, untrained Mistborn whom he takes as his apprentice—Kelsier's team launches a daring heist to exploit the nobility and spark a slave rebellion.
Listening to: Vince Staples - Cry Baby
Ten tracks capturing the tension and absurdity of life in the US circa 2026.
Currently Watching: Witch Hat Atelier - Season 1
Witch Hat Atelier follows Coco, a young girl who dreams of becoming a witch in a world where magic is strictly an innate trait you are born with. When she discovers magic is actually drawn with a pen, she accidentally turns her mother to stone, forcing her into an apprenticeship to undo the curse.