Sophie Hyde on Australian Stories

February 14, 2026

Sophie Hyde on Australian Stories

Don’t miss Australian Story: Out in the Open this Monday at 8pm on ABC TV and @abciview, with Sophie Hyde talking about her upcoming film, Jimpa, starring Olivia Colman & John Lithgow, which is out in cinemas next week!

Acclaimed Australian director Sophie Hyde features in a 2026 Australian Story episode, "[Out in the Open]," which explores her life, including her father coming out as gay and her journey as a parent to a non-binary child. She is releasing an autobiographical film, Jimpa, starring Olivia Colman and John Lithgow, based on her childhood.


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