Directing
Sophie Sherman
Place of birth
Aix-en-Provence, France
Known for
Directing
Credits
2 titles
Sophie Sherman (1980) is a filmmaker based in Brussels, Belgium. She has a master's degree in Documentary direction from the Province University of Aix en Provence in France and a master's degree in Fine Arts from the Fine Arts College of Marseille. She was then admitted at The Fresnoy, National Studio for Contemporary Arts in France. Her films were screened at Torino Film Festival, IT ; Riga International Film Festival, LV; at Thessaloniki International Film Festival, GR; at États généraux du film documentaire in Lussas FR; at Wiels Center for Contemporary Art, BE; among others. In recent years, she has mainly explored the medium of 16 mm through a documentary, essay-based, experimental, an…
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NRLeisel is a college photography student preparing for her final gallery. However, her world quickly changes when her diva-minded friend Finley steals her concept and presents it as her own. Her friends Rosalie and Beau turn a blind eye, leaving Leisel defenseless to Finley's actions. Desperate to regain her project and place in her friend group, Leisel confronts Finley about her behavior. Finley won't hear it, and the girls become locked in a bloody battle for dominance.
Angel of Envy
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NRFilmed in 16 mm at the Wiels Marsh in Brussels. A marsh that emerged after the water table was disrupted during excavation work for a real estate project. Insects, birds, and humans coexist in this refuge, where life and magic resist.
The Water Was Here
2025