Sophie Hyde: podcast appearances and interviews

Sophie Hyde is an Australian film director, writer, and producer based in Adelaide, South Australia. She is a co-founder of Closer Productions. Hyde is known for her award-winning debut fiction film 52 Tuesdays released in 2013, which garnered critical acclaim. Her filmography includes the comedy drama Animals, which was released in 2019, and Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, a sex comedy drama starring Emma Thompson, released in 2022. She also directed the semi-autobiographical film Jimpa, which starred Olivia Colman and John Lithgow and premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Hyde has directed several documentaries, including Life in Movement from 2011, a documentary about dancer and choreographer Tanja Liedtke. Additionally, she has worked on television series such as The Hunting, which premiered in 2019. Her work encompasses a range of genres, including fiction, documentary, and television, highlighting her versatility as a filmmaker.