Prolific multi award winning South Australian Director Sophie Hyde will host our upcoming Directing Launch Lab.
Sophie Hyde is a founding member of Closer Productions and social impact company The Unquiet Collective.
In 2022, Sophie directed Emma Thompson in the BAFTA and Golden Globe nominated comedy Good Luck To You, Leo Grande.
Her debut feature drama 52 Tuesdays won the Directing Award at Sundance and the Crystal Bear at the Berlinale. She directed and produced feature comedy Animals based on the novel of the same name by Emma Jane Unsworth.
Sophie’s television work includes F*!#ing Adelaide for ABC Australia, and The Hunting for SBS.
She co-directed and produced feature documentary Life in Movement which won the Australian documentary prize at Sydney Film Festival.
Sophie believes strongly in nurturing the voices of other filmmakers and therefore also works as a producer and EP on various projects including feature documentaries Shut Up Little Man! An Audio Misadventure, Sam Klemke’s Time Machine, In My Blood It Runs and the Netflix original documentary The Dreamlife of Georgie Stone.
Her latest film JIMPA, starring Olivia Colman and John Lithgow, is set for release in 2025.
Whether you’re just starting out or a more seasoned director looking to refine your approach, this workshop with one of Australia’s most renowned directors is a must-attend!
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