Lauren
Blackwell

Working full-time as a freelance creative producer, in-house at agencies and with production companies across Dubai.

Worked closely with the EP and Head of Creative/Founder across a series of projects in the UAE & UK - managing pre- through post-production, owning the budget, assisting on creative implementation, building pitch decks, sourcing talent and acting as main client contact.

Developed budgets and oversaw all of pre-production, production and post; developed creative concepts and was the main touchpoint for clients. Produced & directed a 13-episode docuseries for AD TV.

Oversaw all aspects of production and post-production with Mother London's in-house production company - sourcing new talent, tracking budgets and expenses, and working closely with account managers and creatives on pitch development.

Started as production manager during Covid, running remote productions and developing pitch documents, before being promoted to producer - managing film and stills productions alongside the executive producer, and acting as 1st AD on set.

Filmed and edited branded content for clients' socials. Crowdfunded, produced and directed two short films that went on to win multiple festival awards.