Directing
Sophie Black
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Directing
Credits
4 titles
Based in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, Sophie Black is a Director and Creative with a passion for telling meaningful stories infused with imagination, empathy, and humour. With over 15 years of experience across the media industry in both New Zealand and the UK, she has held senior roles at some of Aotearoa’s leading media organisations, including TVNZ, NZME, and OMD. Her portfolio spans commercials, short films, music videos, and documentaries—each crafted with precision and purpose. Sophie has collaborated with a wide range of global and national brands, leading creative direction on major campaigns and building long-term partnerships. Her most cherished projects are those rooted in social c…
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NRReclusive art student Mia’s fledgling romance with Danny, a charming boy from her class, is threatened by the ghosts of her past.
Lacuna
2025
NRA young scientist drives away from a lab with a large box in the back of her van. But what does it contain? What follows is a tense adventure story about man's relationship with nature, and the lengths we can go to to protect the things we love. The original cut of the film was shot and edited in two days as part of the Sci-Fi London 48hr Film Challenge, but it has since been re-edited and extended for festivals.
Lepidopterist
2021
After his daughter dies in a racing accident, a father must decide the fate of the horse that killed her. An intimate and emotional exploration of grief set against the backdrop of rural Aotearoa.
Tall Hours
2026
NRSet within the confines of her hotel room, forty-something Evelyn embarks on a journey of self-discovery with Cleo, a younger woman who exudes the kind of confidence Evelyn has only dreamed of. They share a drink, a smile, an instant connection, and an unforgettable night that Evelyn cannot ignore nor fully encompass.
A Different Place
2022
Behind the camera
NRReclusive art student Mia’s fledgling romance with Danny, a charming boy from her class, is threatened by the ghosts of her past.
Lacuna
2025
NRA young scientist drives away from a lab with a large box in the back of her van. But what does it contain? What follows is a tense adventure story about man's relationship with nature, and the lengths we can go to to protect the things we love. The original cut of the film was shot and edited in two days as part of the Sci-Fi London 48hr Film Challenge, but it has since been re-edited and extended for festivals.
Lepidopterist
2021
After his daughter dies in a racing accident, a father must decide the fate of the horse that killed her. An intimate and emotional exploration of grief set against the backdrop of rural Aotearoa.
Tall Hours
2026
NRSet within the confines of her hotel room, forty-something Evelyn embarks on a journey of self-discovery with Cleo, a younger woman who exudes the kind of confidence Evelyn has only dreamed of. They share a drink, a smile, an instant connection, and an unforgettable night that Evelyn cannot ignore nor fully encompass.
A Different Place
2022