Sophie Seyd

Sophie Seyd

Sophie Seyd is a writer and director based in New York City. She most recently lived in London where she cut her teeth in high-end drama television. She received her BA in Literature and Philosophy and is currently an MFA candidate in the Graduate Film program at NYU Tisch School of the Arts.  

Sophie is of English and Iraqi-Jewish heritage and was raised in Melbourne, Australia. She is fascinated by the fractures and eccentricities within people, their relationships, and the places they inhabit. She is drawn to stories that deal with adversity and transformation and is especially inspired by film’s capacity to connect us to our humanity. 

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