Sogol Sanagoo is a stopmotion director, writer, animator, and production designer, and co-founder of 565Factory Animation Studio, an independent stopmotion studio based in Tehran and Dubai.

With years of experience in handcrafted animation, Sogol has worked across different aspects of stop-motion production, including directing, visual development, character design, set design, and animation. Her work explores the creative possibilities of materials, textures, and storytelling through frame-by-frame filmmaking.

Alongside her professional practice, Sogol is an animation educator, university lecturer, and workshop instructor. She regularly shares her knowledge and experience through lectures and hands-on workshops, focusing on stop-motion techniques, creative development, production processes, and the art of bringing handmade worlds to life.