Talent Guide

Lauren Kushner

  • Discipline:Producer
  • Program Year:Documentary Lab 2022

Bio

Lauren Kushner is an independent producer and the co-founder of Early Bird Films which supports filmmakers, nonprofits, and for-profit film entities to elevate exceptional emerging voices. Before launching Early Bird, Lauren was the Director of Artist Development at SFFILM where she oversaw the highly-lauded Artist Development program with an emphasis on strategic planning, significant growth, and furthering filmmaker programs including grants, fellowships, and a robust residency program. Prior to joining SFFILM, Lauren spent six years at Participant Media in the feature documentary and film marketing divisions.

Current Project

Untitled Helen Project

Logline

For years, Helen balanced being a rebel and a politician’s wife. Now that her much-older husband depends on her, she grapples with tension between love for her partner and herself.