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Sofia de Fay
Film Director
2024 Film Collection
So the darkness shall be the light
And the lightness the dancing.
T.S ELIOT
I AM STEEL
Conares: Winner of New York Film Festival Silver Award for Corporate films
I am steel
EMIRATI WOMEN’S DAY
(AD Ports Group)
Winner of the STEVIE AWARDS
A sassy and daring young woman shares her secret thoughts, her dreams, inspiration and ambitions. We capture the zeitgeist of a nation and a group creating a place for all their women.
Emirati Womans Day
REACH FOR THE STARS - National Geographic
Winner: Best Factual Entertainment of the year TV.
2019: ASBU BroadcastPro 2019 Awards
Astronaut Journey
Winner: Best Factual Entertainment of the year TV.
2019: ASBU BroadcastPro 2019 Awards
REIMAGINE - Abu Dhabi Ports Group
A film to inspire and ignite the spirit of the Group.
Every day at Cleveland Clinic.
A film to inspire and touch hearts
A film about kindness
Living with Cancer
Pura Pharma: Oncozac
Finalist nomination at Cannes Corporate TV and Media awards
A TVC giving hope and courage to those fighting a terminal disease
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Living with Cancer
ECHOES
To see. To hear. To feel. To care. To move our hearts. A film about compassion and empathy.
New York Festival TV and Media Awards
REACH FOR THE STARS
National Geographic
MARS
The Story of a Nation sending their first satellite, Hope to the Red Planet
https://vimeo.com/521401614
MASQUERADING
To Hell and Back
Winner of Grand Jury Prize for Best Short Film: Face a Face Festival. Awarded Best Foreign Film and Cinematography at the Hollywood International Independent Documentary Awards 2018.
Encounters Documentary Film Festival: 2nd Prize
Official Selection for 18 Film Festivals.
A funny, brutal, heart-wrenching and breathtakingly beautiful story.
A bittersweet ode to friendship, forged in the fires of rejection, of discriminatory laws and imprisonment; a story of hardship and success, determination and survival, of competitiveness and loyalty; of pathos and humour. It is the story of two elderly drag-queens.
REVIEW BY KIERSTON DRIER (Toronto news): “What is truly inspirational about this film, despite its excellent music and beautiful photography is the performances of Samantha Fox and Sandra Dee.A touching film and a joy to watch. It is heart-wrenching, engaging and beautiful. Many glasses are raised to these two beautiful ladies, and a bravo to director Sofia de Fay”
Masquerading to Hell and Back
EYES WIDE OPEN
WINNER: GOLD: Cannes Corporate Media and TV Awards 2018
WINNER OF THE GOLD AWARD AT THE NY Film and TV Festivals.
A trusting wine farmer is forced to face up to a web of sinister relationships that threaten to undermine the future of his farm. A potential investor persuades him to investigate the chain of command between himself and his laborers.
Eyes Wide Open
ROAD OF DEATH
2011. A famine and deadly drought sweeps through Somalia and millions die. A courageous young woman defies the odds and tries to save her children. https://vimeo.com/73032783
Road to Death
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FOOTPRINTS IN THE SNOW
Bosnia, Tusla. A place where hope is buried deep in the snow.
A tribute to a battle courageously fought in a town ill-equipped to deal with 19-year-old Bassim-Hassanovich diagnosed with acute lymphatic leukemia. In the aftermath of a crippling war, Tusal, Bosnia can offer little help to the young man.
Gold Winner: NYF TV and FILM awards 2016
Gold Winner: Cannes Corporate Media and TV awards 2016
T I D E
of
G R I E F
Overwhelmed by grief, they no longer want to live, and they plan to end the pain and torment. In 2004, a giant killer wave struck a small village on India’s west coast, robbing Karibeen and his wife of all they hold dear. In the midst of a sea of immeasurable pain, a miracle emerges.
In 2004, a giant killer-wave strikes a small village on India’s west coast robbing Karibeen and his wife of all they hold dear. Overwhelmed by grief they no longer want to live and they plan to end the pain and torment. Something wonderful happens.
A miracle changes the course of destiny.
https://vimeo.com/93120311
Tide of Grief
Gold medal: NYF TV and Film Awards : Best documdrama
Gold Medal: Cannes Media and TV awards
US International Film and TV awards: 2015. Gold camera award for Best Docudrama
H E A V E N S
H E R D S
The story of Nguni Cattle.
The story of the Nguni people.
PASSAGE OF COURAGE
They faced death, but they did not give in to fear.
4 Patients survive a death sentence. Diagnosed with an incurable disease, four people face the prospect of painful deaths knowing only a miracle can save them. Four incredible stories thread an interwoven testimony of remarkable courage, tenacity, and faith. They fight for their lives and win.
RELEASED
His memories were a prison.
Revenge is the only release.
Sofia de Fay
Has worked in over 57 countries and won over a hundred awards.
Her diverse films have been "officially selected" for 21 festivals.
500
Clients servedWander & Wonder
Be curious. Be brave
STRIVE TO BE MOVED. BE SHAKEN. BE BRAVE
CHALLENGE. EMBRACE. ENCOUNTER
THE EPIC. THE SACRED. THE MYSTERIOUS
INSPIRATION
"It is a subtle dance between nuance and narrative, choice and chance"
Be fearless, curious and spontaneous. Acknowledge nuance. Life is complex. Think critically. Paint portraits in shades of grey - nothing is simple or black and white. Capture ephemeral moments and cobble them together (critically) There is spontaneity, but there needs to be rigid structure. Listen. Don't rush. Search for emotional realism. Play with crisply scripted words. Look for that perfect frame. Create sumptuous textures. Polish, warm and color wash. Learn, learn learn. Be enthusiastic. Be humble. Take pride. Be hard on your opinions. Create deep emotions. Sustain emotions. Define yourself by what you love. Wander and wonder. Be awake. Be alive.
FILMS
Commercials and corporate stuff ....
LETTER TO MY DAUGHTER
AD PORTS GROUP
Commercial
To celebrate Emirati Women's Day, a mother and daughter describe their relationship of love, respect, and inspiration. Both of them work at the Ports Group. The mother tells her story. She faced challenges but was supported by the Ports Group, whichShe faced challenges but was supported by the Ports Group, who gave her opportunities to excel. To celebrate Emirati Women's Day, a mother and daughter share their unique story and describe their relationship of love, respect, and inspiration. Both of them work at the Ports Group. The mother tells her story. She faced challenges, but was supported by the Ports Group who gave her opportunities to excel.
I AM REIM
AD PORTS GROUP
Commercial
To celebrate Emirati Women's Day, a young women remembers the inspiration of her life. Her father.
A BREATH AWAY
Commercial
When a motorbike narrowly misses crashing into a student an observant architect rushes to her rescue. He snatches her from harm’s way. A window is unlocked in their hearts as their eyes latch. Time is suspended in a moment of intimacy unleashing fantasies which run to a perfect consummation. Unfortunately, this moment is interrupted. Moving apart unsettled, unsure, step-by-slow-step they seal destinies in a fading dream; each left to bear an indelible “What if?”
DUCAB -
Corporate Image Film
Simple. Poetic. Informative. Dynamic.
CHEF VINEE
HIGH TEA INVITATION
LISTEN TO THE WIND
DUBAI SUSTAINABILITY
CONARES -
I AM STEEL
A quircky eccentric look at steel.
BASF
Clean Air Campaign
Commercial
A short, off-beat and quirky TVC film promoting clean air catalysts. The film went viral.
ANTICIPATION
Commercial: film for the Burj Al Arab
A mysterious man arrives at the Burj and prepares the stage for love.
NMOQ: Horse and wind
Promo
The spirit of the National Museum of Qatar is captured.
Recovery: Cleveland Clinic TVC
A series of films about recovery and healing.
(post production and script)
EXPO - We are ready campaign.
National Geographic
Reach for the Stars
Astronauts
Awards and Festivals
Over a hundred international awards won
23 Nominations/finalist certificates
Official selection in over 21 festivals
Awards and Festivals
The last 2 years
Edmonton International Film Festival
Berlin Short Film Festival
LGBT Toronto Film Festival
COMMFEST: Global Community Film Festival
Shnit Worldwide Short Film Festival
Hollywood International Film Festival – Best Foreign Documentary short. Best cinematography short
Our City Film Project
Africa Film Festival Koln
Great Lakes International Film Festival
SAFTA Nomination
Cinequest
IDA Pare Lorentz Award
Durban Film Festival
African Academy Awards
2016 CANNES CORPORATE MEDIA AND TELEVISION AWARDS FESTIVAL
Category: Events and conference openers, Silver winner:
Title: Listen to the Wind
Category: Online Corporate film: Silver Winner: Passage of Courage
Short documentary: SHAKEN:
Official Selection:
Cinequest International Film Festival
2015 Global Awards nomination for a TVC for direction:
On the Shoulders of Giants.2015 Cannes Corporate Media and Television Awards Festival
Gold Winner: Online Media Corporate Videos.
Silver Winner: Integrated Communication.
Silver winner: Science and Knowledge.
US International Film and Television Awards
GOLD CAMERA AWARD for Social Issues for Tide of Grief
SILVER AWARD for Best Documentary-Drama for Tide of Grief
SILVER AWARD for Direction for Tide of Grief
SILVER AWARD for Music for Tide of Grief
2015 New York Film International Film and Television Festival
GOLD WORLD MEDAL for Best Docudrama for Tide of Grief
GOLD WORLD MEDAL for Documentaries for Tide of Grief
BRONZE WORLD MEDAL for Human Concerns for Tide of Grief
SILVER WORLD MEDAL for Social Issues.
FINALIST CERTIFICATE for Corporate Responsibility
SILVER WORLD MEDAL for Cinematography for the New Frontiers
GOLD WORLD MEDAL for Cinematography for On the Shoulders of Giants
BRONZE WORLD MEDAL for Narration for On the Shoulders of Giants
SILVER WORLD MEDAL for Music for On the Shoulders of Giants
US International Film and Television Awards
“BEST OF FESTIVAL AWARD” for documentary productions for Road of Death.
GOLD CAMERA AWARD: Documentary Drama for Road of DeathHISTORY
An intuitive creative thinker, journalist, writer and director ...
Sofia is a big ideas person, writer, and director who strives to be a masterful storyteller, perceptive in human behavior, and forceful in emotional impact She has worked in North America, Europe, Africa, China, India, and the Middle East. Whether covering a story in a war zone or executing a sophisticated lifestyle commercial, Sofia immerses herself and addresses issues in a deeply sensitive, instinctive and compelling way. She is not afraid to push boundaries: she promises films that echo and linger in our memories for a long time.
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October 21, 2020A lavish gala dinner unfolds. This is the Cannes Media Awards with a spread of elegant tables soaked in candlelight flowing with champagne and French delicacies. The names of the winners of the Gold Award for Best Documentary drama roll over the speaker system to a burst of applause. The vice...Write your thoughts to me
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