Director Liz Murphy Signs with Sweetshop Globally

Sweetshop has signed highly-acclaimed director Liz Murphy for global representation.

Liz’s passion is ‘to make stuff that gives people the feels’. Her work has been recognised around the globe by the likes of Adfest and BADC, and in 2017, Liz was named in Campaign’s ‘10 female directors you should know’ on account of her ability to elicit “stunning, emotional glimpses of life in all its peculiarities.”

With numerous award-winning campaigns under her belt, the Australian-born director moved to London in 2010 with a focus on creating beautifully shot, emotive observational films and narrative. As a highly sought-after director she has worked with brands such as Alpen, Kinder, McDonald’s and The National Trust. Her deeply moving spot ‘Bear’ for the charity Grief Encounter featured in the prestigious APA show in 2014.

Spencer Dodd, managing director and executive producer of Sweetshop UK and Europe said, “Liz is someone Sweetshop has known and admired for some time. She’s a real talent and a lovely person. We’re delighted to have her join us. She’s the kind of Director who will make the most of every opportunity that comes her way, and I’m extremely excited to see what the future holds for us working together.”

Liz said, “I have admired Sweetshop since I was a little baby director back in Brisbane making coffee. The passion and enthusiasm of everyone there is inspiring and contagious. I’m really excited to be joining the gang.”

Wilf Sweetland, CEO and partner of Sweetshop added, “Liz is a wonderful person. Her work demonstrates an emphasis on sublime craft and emotional intelligence throughout her story telling - we’re honoured that someone with her talent has chosen to be represented by us globally.”