Sophia Turkiewicz, a highly accomplished director and screenwriter, boasts an impressive repertoire of feature films, telemovies, adult and children's series drama, and documentary works since her graduation from the Australian Film Television and Radio School in 1978.
Her notable feature film, "Silver City," released in 1984, garnered international recognition, screening at prestigious film festivals such as London, Berlin, and Montreal, as well as Filmex in Los Angeles. In Australia, the film earned three Australian Film Institute Awards and the Best Film honor at the 1984 Sydney Film Critics' Circle Awards.
Fast-forward to 2014, Sophia's feature documentary, "Once My Mother," received a national cinema release in Australia, further solidifying her reputation as a talented filmmaker. This documentary earned her the Australian Directors Guild Award for Best Feature Documentary, the UN Media Peace Award for Best Television Documentary, and was nominated for the esteemed Walkley Awards. Moreover, "Once My Mother" won numerous Audience Awards at national and international film festivals.
In her personal life, Sophia is married to Stephen Scheding, an art historian and author. Together, they share a son and have built a life filled with creativity and passion.
