The Sponsor

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LOGLINE:
In 1989, when a West Berlin countess loses sight of the dashing East German man in possession of her valuable oil portrait, it takes her a long time to realise that her son's sponsor, the Lord of Dudley, is her former comrade and, therefore, her son's father.

  • AUSTIN REVOLUTION FILM FESTIVAL
    SELECTED
    Best Screenplay
  • THE WIKI SCREENPLAY CONTEST
    HONORABLE MENTION
    Best Script
  • Austin Revolution Film Festival
    NOMINEE
    Best Screenplay
  • Sophie von Rheden
    Writer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    EL PATROCINADOR
  • Project Type:
    Screenplay
  • Genres:
    Romance, drama
  • Number of Pages:
    116
  • Country of Origin:
    Spain
  • Language:
    English
  • First-time Screenwriter:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival
    Palma- Spain 🇪🇸
    November 1, 2022
    Award Winner 🏆 Best Screenplay Made in Baleares
  • Bright International Film Festival
    London England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
    December 14, 2022
    Award Winner 🏆 Best feature script main category
  • Swedish International Film Festival
    Arvika Sweden 🇸🇪
    December 7, 2022
    Award Winner 🏆 Best Screenwriting
Writer Biography - Sophie von Rheden

A late-blooming talent, Sophie stunned the industry by winning the 2022 Evolution Mallorca Film Festival with her debut feature, THE SPONSOR. With no prior film experience, she’s already penned multiple award-winning scripts. Her latest project is a cutting-edge, queer Christmas romantic comedy. Specializing in emotive dramas, Sophie also treasures reading to her granddaughters.

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Writer Statement

“Screenwriters are the opposite of Athletes, they get better with age.” Aaron Sorkin

Age is just a number when it comes to chasing your dreams. My writing invites audiences to an emotional journey, whether it’s to bring laughter or tears.