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    Sofia de Fay

    Film Director

     

     

     

     

    2024 Film Collection

     

    So the darkness shall be the light

    And the lightness the dancing.

     

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  • I AM STEEL

    Conares: Winner of New York Film Festival Silver Award for Corporate films

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  • 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. 

  • 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.

  • REIMAGINE THE FUTURE ....

  • 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.

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  • 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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    T I D E

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    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

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    H E A V E N S

    H E R D S

    The story of Nguni Cattle.

    The story of the Nguni people.

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    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.

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    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.

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  • Wander & Wonder

    Be curious. Be brave

    SPACES AND INTERFACES THAT MEDIATE OUR ENCOUNTERS WITH THE EPIC AND THE SACRED

    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 Death

  • HISTORY

    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.

  • The Blog

    Thoughts, musings, and ruminations.

    A 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...
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