Sophie King

Sophie's focus is on telling darkly comedic tales that pack a punch. She was selected by BFI Net.Work x BAFTA Crew for their talent development scheme and subsequently signed to Independent Talent. She has a BA in Film from Kings College London and is a graduate of the NFTS Diverse Directors Workshop. Her award-winning shorts have been screened at BAFTA and Oscar qualifying festivals globally. Sophie's work can be viewed on Amazon Prime Video, Curzon Home Cinema, BFI Player and Apple TV+, and has been praised by the likes of Time Out, The Guardian and The Times. Sophie has recently directed TV pilot Disability Benefits for Channel 4 starring Rosie Jones, now on All4, and her super 8 Straight8 comedy also made with Merman won the Audience Award at Cannes Lions 2022. She is now directing a 6-part television series. Sophie is represented by Humphrey Elles-Hill at Independent Talent for film & TV and by Merman for commercials.