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Workshop Leader for The 101 Beginners Guide
Sophie’s narrative work has been screened at BAFTA and Oscar qualifying festivals globally. Her directing has been praised by the likes of Time Out, The Guardian and The Times and she is a member of BAFTA Connect. Her focus is on telling darkly comedic tales that pack a punch. Sophie directed TV pilot Disability Benefits for Channel 4 with Merman and 2LE starring Rosie Jones, which won Best Newform Drama Series at the C21 International Drama Awards 2022 and is now being made into a full series. Sophie also directed the second series of Buffering, a 6 part scripted comedy for ITV with Avalon Television starring Iain Stirling. Sophie is the 2023 Edinburgh TV Fest New Voices scripted director winner.
In the branded space, Sophie has directed and creatively led recurrent content for Netflix’s UK, USA and EMEA channels, as well as TVCs and content for Dove, Ted Baker, Warner Music, Mulberry and Lancôme amongst others. Her work features talent ranging from David Beckham to George Clooney, Judy Dench to Billie Eilish. Sophie’s super 8 Straight8 comedy made with Merman won the Audience Award at Cannes Lions 2022.
Samuel Francis
"The first MFJF Academy day was a fantastic opportunity to network alongside fellow members, converse about similar work experiences and express shared passions for Film and TV, while also learning from experienced producers."
"I feel like MFJF is a very nurturing environment, I'm here at the Academy day and they want to learn about us. I've been asked questions "what do you want" and "how can we help you?" so again, with all the advice and the jobs, specifically for people with less experience, it's a very good place to go."
"Don't be shy. All you can do is ask for opportunities, and they might say no and the world carries on. So don't be shy, get in there and get stuck in."
"The Academy day with MFJF was fantastic, the company really made a sincere effort to aid young filmmakers such as myself and give them a foothold with individuals in the industry who we might not have been able to access previously."
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