EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 41 MIN
043: Deep Dive with Sophie Hyde: Creating Intimacy on Set and on Screen
from We Interrupt This Broadcast · host We Interrupt This Broadcast
In this episode, Kirsty chats to Director, Writer & Producer Sophie Hyde, whose work includes 52 Tuesdays, Animals, Good Luck to You Leo Grande and Jimpa. Sophie shares insights into her process of collaborating with cast and crew, including internationally renowned performers like Emma Thompson, Alia Shawkat, Olivia Colman and John Lithgow. ---Listen to hear Sophie discuss:How she started as a director, and why it felt like the right role for herThe way she balances writing, directing and producing across her projectsThemes of freedom and intimacy across her projectsThe process of casting A list actorsSome of the ways she builds trust with cast and crewHow the body can serve as a way to access greater intimacy in storytellingCreating a supportive and collaborative culture on setHer big idea to shape the future of the industryFollow Sophie and her work:Sophie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophhydeCloser Productions: https://closerproductions.com.auJimpa (in Australian cinemas from February 19th):https://www.instagram.com/jimpa_filmTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LucqCU5y_-8This Deep Dive interview is hosted by Kirsty Stark and edited by Brandon Boyer and Kirsty Stark.This episode is sponsored by AFTRS, the Australian Film, Television and Radio School. Head to aftrs.edu.au to find the right course for you.Join the conversation about Episode 43 on Instagram and LinkedIn, or submit your own Big Idea to shape the industry at http://weinterruptthisbroadcast.com.au.Have industry news, upcoming events or productions to share? Want to sponsor the podcast? Let us know at [email protected] you’re enjoying the podcast, please leave a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and we’d love you to forward this episode to a friend!Don’t forget to subscribe & get weekly episodes in your inbox.
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In this episode, Kirsty chats to Director, Writer & Producer Sophie Hyde, whose work includes 52 Tuesdays, Animals, Good Luck to You Leo Grande and Jimpa. Sophie shares insights into her process of collaborating with cast and crew, including internationally renowned performers like Emma Thompson, Alia Shawkat, Olivia Colman and John Lithgow. ---Listen to hear Sophie discuss:How she started as a director, and why it felt like the right role for herThe way she balances writing, directing and producing across her projectsThemes of freedom and intimacy across her projectsThe process of casting A list actorsSome of the ways she builds trust with cast and crewHow the body can serve as a way to access greater intimacy in storytellingCreating a supportive and collaborative culture on setHer big idea to shape the future of the industryFollow Sophie and her work:Sophie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophhydeCloser Productions: https://closerproductions.com.auJimpa (in Australian cinemas from February 19th):https://www.instagram.com/jimpa_filmTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LucqCU5y_-8This Deep Dive interview is hosted by Kirsty Stark and edited by Brandon Boyer and Kirsty Stark.This episode is sponsored by AFTRS, the Australian Film, Television and Radio School. Head to aftrs.edu.au to find the right course for you.Join the conversation about Episode 43 on Instagram and LinkedIn, or submit your own Big Idea to shape the industry at http://weinterruptthisbroadcast.com.au.Have industry news, upcoming events or productions to share? Want to sponsor the podcast? Let us know at [email protected] you’re enjoying the podcast, please leave a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and we’d love you to forward this episode to a friend!Don’t forget to subscribe & get weekly episodes in your inbox.
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