Production Title: Floodgate
Sioda’s storytelling career spans two decades, beginning as a contemporary dancer and actress before evolving into a director and rehearsal director. Since 2016, she has produced Arts Council-funded projects, touring nationally and internationally. Rooted in her northern, working-class upbringing and Barnsley’s folk scene, her work explores social and environmental themes, blending surrealism with dry northern humour. She developed her directing practice through collaborations with leading theatre-makers, including Olivier Award winner Simon Harvey and The Actors Space, Barcelona.
Her filmmaking journey began in 2020 with self-shot series Give Me A Minute, featuring Emmy-nominated composer Hannah Peel and earning recognition at international festivals. Sioda gained a Certificate in Filmmaking from NFTS in 2022 and has since been commissioned to create music videos, documentaries, and visuals for independent artists and organisations. Sioda is excited to be a part of the Prime Video programme and to premiere her first narrative short as part of this showcase.