Sophie Hyde

Known for

Directing

Born

January 1, 1977 (age 49)

Birthplace

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Biography

Sophie Hyde is an Australian film director, writer, and producer based in Adelaide, South Australia. She is the co-founder of Closer Productions and known for her award-winning debut fiction film, 52 Tuesdays (2013) and the comedy drama Animals (2019). She has also made several documentaries, including Life in Movement (2011), a documentary about dancer and choreographer Tanja Liedtke, and television series, such as The Hunting (2019). Her latest film, Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, premiered at the Sundance Festival on 23 January 2022, and was released on Hulu and in cinemas in the UK and Australia.