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. 

The lab will commence at 10am with a general introduction to directing followed by a deep dive into the director’s role during development, particularly around working with writers. After lunch, Sophie will run a working with actors’ workshop and the day will wrap up with a general Q&A.

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! 

Book now! 

Date: Saturday 15 March 2025  
Time: Doors 9.30am | Lab 10.00am – 4.00pm | Networking 4.00pm – 5.00pm  
Venue: The Mercury
Cost: $75 or FREE FOR MERCURY SUBSCRIBERS 

Tickets strictly limited and bookings essential. 

Supported by the South Australian Film Corporation