Lauren is a dynamic and conscientious Assistant Producer specialising in documentary and narrative filmmaking. Hailing from Lymington in the New Forest, Lauren launched her career through the prestigious Grierson DocLab training programme (2022), where she was mentored by Lorraine Heggessey, former Chair of the Grierson Trust.

 

Since then, Lauren has built enduring relationships with renowned companies including Flicker Productions, Minnow Films, BBC Studios and currently, 72 Films. Her credits include 'World War: Behind Enemy Lines' (Netflix), ‘Secrets and Spies: A Nuclear Game’ (BBC Two, CNN), ‘Stanley Tucci: Heart of Italy’ (National Geographic) and ‘Kathy Burke: Growing Up’ (Channel 4). Now an Assistant Producer at 72 Films, she is currently working across Arts and Historical documentaries for broadcasters and global streamers.

 

 In her short form and narrative work, she has most recently been a self-shooter on ‘Seabirds’, a documentary selected for the Brighton Film Festival, and director's assistant on 'This Way', a feature film directed by BAFTA-nominated Lucy Wilcox. Previously, Lauren has independently directed several short documentaries and an award-winning narrative short, ‘Recipe for Happiness’, which screened at BFI Southbank in 2022.

 

Lauren is recognised for her spirited approach to storytelling, her natural ability to unearth specialist insights, and her drive to tell stories that inspire new perspectives.