The Life of Sophie
Synopsis
Sophie is a young woman whose life completely revolves around her smartphone to the extent that she is unaware that she is the subject of a documentary by renowned presenter, Davey Edenborough.
Director's Statement
I made this film to highlight the issues caused by smartphone and social media addiction. I chose to make this film as a mockumentary so that the viewer can be entertained as well as receiving an important message about our current society.
Selected Festivals
The Benalla Short Film Festival (Australia) - 2020
Show Us Your Shorts (Australia) - 2020
Newcastle Fringe Emerging Film-Makers Film Festival (Australia) - 2021
Byron Bay Underground Film Festival (Australia) - 2021
FINALIST Oregon Film Festival (USA) - 2021
NOMINEE Couch Film Festival (Canada) - 2022
FINALIST Austin Micro Film Festival (USA) - 2022
Best Short Fest (Canada) - 2022
The One Eye Film Festival (Australia) - 2022
The Short + Sweet Film Festival QLD (Australia) - 2022
International Micro Short Film Festival (USA) - 2023
Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions @ Pinewood Studios (England) - 2023
Shiver International Film Festival (Canada) - 2023
Purbeck Film Festival (England) sponsored by the British Film Institute - 2023
WINNER Best Micro Short Film - Navy International Film Festival (Malaysia) - 2023
WINNER Best Micro Short Film - Kollywood International Film Festival (India) - 2023
Luleå International Film Festival (Sweden) - 2023
NOMINEE PRAYnksters Comedy & Family Film Festival (USA) - 2023
WINNER Best Micro Short Film - Santa Dev International Film Festival (India) - 2023
WINNER Best Micro Short Film - Rohip International Film Festival (India) - 2023
Milan Shorts Film Festival (Italy) - 2024
Allentown Film Festival (USA) - 2024
Big Teeth Small Shorts Film Festival (USA) - 2024
Laughing Dog Comedy Film Festival (USA) - 2024
Studio 66 Film Nights (Australia) - 2024
WINNER All Comedy Short Film Festival (USA) - 2024
Heathcote Film Festival (Australia) - 2024
Project Info
Completion Year 2019
Running Time 5min
Genre Mockumentary
Principle Credits
Cast
Davey Edenborough Nathan Willoughby
Sophie Kiera Madison
Crew
Writer/Director/Producer/Cinematographer/Editor/Sound Recordist/Graphics Rafael Star
Editing Consultant Shaun Smith
Music Vanessa Star
Colourist Warren Eagles