About

Contact Me
l.e.seward@gmail.com | +44 7876017125
Laura is an Irish Director of Photography based in London. She has both Irish and American passports and is a member of the International Collective of Female Cinematographers (ICFC).
Laura grew up all over the world and has a strong background in action sports. Before getting into the film industry, she worked as a ski instructor. Laura's work has taken her all over the world, from Iceland to Pakistan. Outside of filmmaking, Laura enjoys skiing, snowboarding, climbing, photography, skateboarding and kickboxing.
She owns and operates an Arri SR3.
Awards and Recognition
London Short Film Festival - Official Selection - 2022
Fastnet Film Festival - Nominated for Best Arthouse - 2022
BFI Flare - Official Selection - 2022
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Raindance Film Festival - Official Selection - 2021
Beeston Film Festival - Official Selection - 2022
Inquiry Into The State of My Health
Raindance Film Festival - Official Selection- 2021
Beeston Film Festival - Official Selection - 2022
Underwire Film Festival - Nominated for Best Cinematography - 2022
Kerry International Film Festival - Official Selection - 2021
Kinofilm Festival - Official Selection - 2022
Nottingham Film Festival - Official Selection - 2022
1.4 Awards - Longlist - In The Making - 2020
East End Film Festival - Nominated for Best UK Short Film, Official Selection 2018
Kinofilm Festival - Runner Up: Best British Short 2018
Amsterdam Film Festival - Winner: World Cinema Directing Award
Fastnet Film Festival - Official Selection 2018
Lift Off Global Network: First Time Filmmaker Showcase - Official Selection
Cork Film Festival - Official Selection 2019 - Special Mention
Richard Harris International Film Festival 2020 - Best Cinematography Nomination
Rhode Island International Film Festival - Official Selection 2020
Chelsea Film Festival - Official Selection 2019
London Short Film Festival - Official Selection 2018
Fastnet Film Festival - Official Selection 2020
L A U R A S E W A R D
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY