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Sophie Hampson

Born May 15, 2003 · Nelson, New Zealand (age 23)

Sophie Hampson (she/her, Ngāti Huri, Raukawa) is an Aotearoa based filmmaker whose work is grounded in indigenous practice. Sophie values narratives that explore whakawhanaungatanga, the ins-and-outs of human relationships. Sophie’s latest two films, Ruru and Washed Up, have gained international success, screening at festivals such as imagineNATIVE, Māoriland Film Festival, CineYouth Festival, an…

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Washed Up

MovieDramaComedy

When a grieving widow's message in a bottle is discovered closer to home than intended, the author is unexpectedly confronted by its contents.

Ruru

A young girl on school camp must face her fears on a nighttime bush walk.

My Years of Fear and Trembling

My Years of Fear and Trembling · 2025

My Years of Fear and Trembling

After the publication of her semiautobiographical debut novel, a girl comes into conflict with her mother over how the book portrays her upbringing.

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Washed Up

MovieDramaComedy

When a grieving widow's message in a bottle is discovered closer to home than intended, the author is unexpectedly confronted by its contents.

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Ruru

A young girl on school camp must face her fears on a nighttime bush walk.

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My Years of Fear and Trembling

My Years of Fear and Trembling · 2025

My Years of Fear and Trembling

After the publication of her semiautobiographical debut novel, a girl comes into conflict with her mother over how the book portrays her upbringing.

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