Sophie Henderson is a New Zealand screenwriter, actor and theatre-maker. Her first screenplay, FANTAIL won over audiences at home and overseas. FANTAIL premiered at the Rotterdam Film Festival and picked up a People’s Choice Award at Melbourne International Film Festival.
Her film BABY DONE with Taika Waititi’s Piki Films is released this January and stars Rose Matafeo and Matthew Lewis.
BABY DONE (2020)
★★★★ NME ‘a heartfelt indie that’s worth your time’
★★★★ The Independent ‘disarmingly funny, emotionally truthful’
★★★★ The Guardian ‘very enjoyable and sassy New Zealand comedy’
★★★★ Radio Times
The Times ‘funny, witty and filled with memorable performances’
“Rose Matafeo is wonderful in irresistible film about parenthood. Baby Done is funny; it’s sweet; it means something. Most of all it’s charming.” – The Guardian
Sophie’s film THE JUSTICE OF BUNNY KING is also set for release in 2021.