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l.e.seward@gmail.com | +44 7876017125

Laura is an Irish Director of Photography based in London. She is a member of Illuminatrix Rising, the International Collective of Female Cinematographers (ICFC) and Women Behind The Camera.

Born in the US and growing up in Nigeria, Indonesia, Australia and the UK, she began her career through action sports and working as a ski instructor. She then attended the London Film School in 2015, specialising in cinematography. Laura's work is diverse and has taken her all over the world, from Iceland to Pakistan.

Her work on 'Unwrapped' was nominated for Best Cinematography at Underwire Film Festival 2022. Outside of filmmaking, Laura enjoys skiing, climbing, photography, skateboarding and kickboxing. She holds both Irish and US passports.

She owns and operates an Arri SR3 Advanced.

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Awards and Recognition

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Bolton Film Festival - Nominated for Best British Short - 2022

1.4 Awards - Shortlist - In The Making - 2022

British Shorts Film Festival - Official Selection - 2023

Nottingham Film Festival - Official Selection - 2023

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London Rocks Film Festival - Winner of Best Documentary - 2022

Kinsale Shark Awards - Shortlisted - Best Documentary - 2022

Sheffield Adventure Film Festival - Best of the Fest - 2023