Company
Sofa King Productions
Born in Aberdeen, Scotland and based in London, Adam Cowie is an independent writer, director and producer, whose work blends dark comedy with stark realism.
His films often explore flawed characters and moral ambiguity, finding humour in dark places and moments of tension.
He has written, directed and produced three short films, Always Bet on Black, Easy Does It and his latest, Mein Surname, which is currently screening on the UK and European festival circuit.
Adam has several projects in development, including a short documentary on the London comedy scene, and is currently in pre-production for his next narrative film.
Best Comedy Film WINNER
Mein Surname
Vienna International Film Awards
Vienna
2026
Best Comedy Honourable Mention, Best Actor Honourable Mention
Mein Surname
Absurd Film Festival - Monthly awards
Milan
2026
Best Comedy Short WINNER
Mein Surname
Heart Of Europe International Season Film Festival
Kosice
2026
Official Selection
Mein Surname
The Iron Mule Comedy Film Festival
London
2026
Official Selection
Mein Surname
Crystal Palace Film Festival
London
2026
Official Selection
Mein Surname
Harrogate Film Festival
Harrogate
2026
Best Actor WINNER
Mein Surname
London Directors Talents
London
2026
Honourable Mention Best Dark Comedy
Mein Surname
Night of Shorts
Milan
2026
Official Selection
Mein Surname
Danger Zone Independent Film Festival Hamburg
Hamburg
2026
Official Selection
Mein Surname
Cardiff Mini Film Festival
Cardiff
2026
Best Leading Actor WINNER, Best Short Film Nominee
Mein Surname
Buzzin' Shorts
London
2025
Best Short Film WINNER
Mein Surname
Canterbury Film Awards
Canturbury
2025
Official Selection
Easy Does It
Nightpiece Film Festival
Edinburgh
2025
Official Selection
Easy Does It
E14 Film Festival
London
2025
Third Place Finalist
Easy Does It
Lit Laughs International Comedy Film Festival
Harrogate
2025
Official Selection
Easy Does It
Romford Short Film Festival
London
2025
Best International Short Film
Easy Does It
Austin International Film Festival
Austin
2025
Best Short Film Finalist
Mein Surname
Bournemouth International Film Festival
Bournemouth
2025
Best Comedy Film Nominee, Best Screenplay Nominee, Best British Film Nominee, Best Actor Nominee, Best Casting Nominee, Best UK Director Nominee
Mein Surname
Phoenix Rising International Film Festival
London
2025
Best Comedy Film Nominee
Mein Surname
London Global Film Awards
London
2025
Best Short Comedy WINNER
Mein Surname
North London Shorts
London
2025
Official Selection
Mein Surname
London Lift-Off Film Festival
London
2025
Official Selection
Mein Surname
UK Film Awards
London
2025
Best Comedy Honourable Mention, Best Actor Honourable Mention, Best Title WINNER
Mein Surname
Monza Film Festival
Monza
2025
Best Leading Actor
Always Bet on Black
Monza Film Festival
Monza
2023
Best Short Film 2nd place Finalist
Always Bet on Black
Lit Laughs Comedy Film Festival
Harrogate
2023
Official Selection
Always Bet on Black
Phoenix Rising International Film Festival
London
2023
Official Selection
Always Bet on Black
Lift Off: Filmmaker Sessions Volume 11
London
2023
Official Selection
Always Bet on Black
Golden Nugget International Film Festival
London
2023
Official Selection
Always Bet on Black
London Director Awards
London
2023
Nominee Best Comedy Short
Always Bet on Black
Playback International Festival
Manchester
2023
Official Selection
Always Bet on Black
Bucharest Shortcut Cinefest
Bucharest
2023
Best Comedy Short Official Selection
Always Bet on Black
Golden Short Film Festival
Abruzzo
2023
Finalist
Easy Does It
London Film Club Shorts Festival
London
Current City
London
Company
Sofa King Productions
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