A film about the anguish facing women with infertility issues, and the judgments often placed on childless women of a certain age. It grapples with the complex social dilemma of what it means to be a woman and working professional over forty in America, struggling to balance career, motherhood and more. We want women to feel less isolated and alone in regards to infertility and childlessness in today’s society.
J. Warren
J. Warren is an accomplished writer/producer/director/editor who cut his teeth in film and media in the non-profit, corporate, commercial and documentary sectors – initially producing content for global engagement initiatives and ad campaigns – taking on roles from pre to post and everything in between. Mixing strategic optimism and tenacity with intensive industry training at Ealing Studios (London), he made the proverbial leap to narrative content by leading on several scripted and non-scripted projects – initially writing, producing and directing a full scale POC that has generated significant and ongoing interest from several producers including the VP of Production and Development at Centropolis Entertainment. He was also handpicked by the VP of Twentieth Century Fox to edit a six-part comedy series starring Diane Robin and was on the directing team for a feature produced by Emmy Award winners Falguni Lakhani Adams and Matthew Carnahan.
If you’re reading this, you probably know a woman who has struggled with infertility. It affects a staggering 17.5% of people worldwide, and miscarriages can be 20% of women’s first pregnancies. Maybe your mother, your sister, your daughter or your friend have been impacted by this.
Let’s remove the stigmas.
Let’s talk about it. It’s time.
The issue is actually global. This film is meant to spark more conversations on the subject, while creating more room for empathy and healing.”
J Warren Fletcher
Laurie Clemens Maier
Laurel Harris, Laurie Clemens Maier, J. Warren Fletcher
Laurel Harris, Lead Filmmaker
Dan Lauria, "Ben" (This is Us, Sullivan & Sons, The Wonder Years) - Iris Almario, "Monika" (Tales of the Walking Dead, All Rise) - Diane Robin, "Judy" (NCIS, Robocop) Laurel Harris, "Elle" (Odd Thomas, Big Sky)
2024
U.S. A.
00:15:00
Women in Film Interview with Laurel Harris
If you attended the 2023 Industry Fair this year, you may remember our Keynote Speaker, Laurel Harris. Laurel is the owner of Laurel Leaf Productions and a long time supporter of WIFMCO. We are thrilled to be able to spotlight Laurel and tell you all about her production, 47. Laurel Harris is an award-winning writer-producer and actress whose extensive acting credits include ABC, NBC, CW, Disney.
What is your field of focus?
Producing / Acting:
Laurel is an award-winning producer and actress best known as Willem Dafoe’s wife in the screen adaptation of Dean Koontz’s best selling novel, “Odd Thomas,” and loved by young girls worldwide for the American Girl film, “Saige Paints the Sky,” opposite Jane Seymour. Her extensive TV Credits include ABC, NBC, CW and Disney, and feature films with STARZ, Paramount and Fusion. As a producer, Laurel has garnered an EMMY from the Heartland Chapter as well as multiple NATOA and TELLY Awards.
Tell us about yourjoumey thus far in your career.
The adventure begins when Laurel and a friend launched “Picture This Productions” in college. While they had little to no experience, they had a whole lot of enthusiasm and shopped their new idea across their small town of Colorado Springs. See more at link: bÜps://laurelleafproductions.com/our-storyL Click to read more…
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Episode 33: Laurel Harris
talk with Laurel Harris, producer and star of 47 and founder of Laurel Leaf Productions.
In this episode, Laurel and I discuss the moving and deeply personal story behind 47; how hard it is to make a film as a multihyphenate talent, her perspective on telling personal stories in film, and what’s next for her new production company.
I’m so so proud to talk to Laurel and share her story, the story of 47. And I hope you enjoy this important conversation.
Laurel’s Indie Film Highlight: Exposure Labs Click to read more…
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