{ Testimonials }

What is it like to work with Lauren Rayner?

Calla Videt { Creative Director, Sightlinearts.org } “I've worked with Lauren as a producer and colleague for three years. Through this time, Lauren has tackled everything from flash mobs bringing awareness to sex trafficking to independent films about political election. Poised, articulate, passionate, and driven, Lauren knows how to collaborate with artists and navigate a broad landscape of cross-disciplinary production work. I am constantly amazed at her ability to jump between film and theater, dance and installation, and to serve effectively as an an advisor as well as a lead producer. As a newcomer to the New York scene three years ago, her producerial knowledge, experience, and targeted press strategy were indispensable to the success of numerous productions I directed. Lauren tackles artistically rigorous and ambitious projects that she believes in and those that she feels are socially relevant to our world today. She is a magnet for talented artists across multiple disciplines, operates in a wide network of professionals and companies, and knows how to assemble and lead teams of diverse individuals unlike any other producer I have met. I know that Lauren Rayner is going places, as a producer and creator of beautiful and important work.”

Jeremiah Kipp { Award-Winning & Veteran Independent Filmmaker, kippfilms.com } “I've worked on a number of projects with Lauren Rayner as producer.  I'm continually astonished at her grace at juggling the financial responsibilities of indie film production as well as her support and understanding of the creative side.  On the indie film level, where your nose is to the grindstone every day, both of those skills are essential.  I've seen her give clear script notes, walk the creative team through the fundraising process (successfully achieving our fiscal goals through her guidance), be there for her cast and crew through principal photography, and shrewdly assess the strength of the narrative (and production value) in post.  From our aggressive kickboxing commercial for the European watch company John Isaac Geneve to the quirky period film DELUSION to the creation of a mysterious gentleman's club in THE DAYS GOD SLEPT, she has been a true collaborator, ally, instigator and friend -- all the qualities you would hope for in an indie film producer.”

Alexis Roblan { Playwright & Co-Founder, brainmeltconsortium.com } “My small company took a 9 person cast and crew from New York City to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The producing team included me (the playwright), my director, and Lauren Rayner, who was a lifesaver. From helping us create fundraising strategies, to social media marketing, press kits, and meeting with the press in Scotland, Lauren was exactly the person you want on your team when you're self-producing and feeling overwhelmed. She is one of the most driven, energetic people I've ever met, and a great sounding board who understands both artists and the business side of the arts.”

Jay Kilachand { Musician & Filmmaker, jkila.com } “I've had the wonderful opportunity to work with Lauren Rayner on many different occasions - from music videos to live performances.  Each time has been an incredible experience that led to high quality output.  Lauren is one of the most talented, driven, and hard-working people I know.  When she commits to a project she gives it her all and goes far above and beyond what is asked of her.  Not only is her work exceptional, but she makes sure that everyone involved has a great time.  This second characteristic is especially important in this field, as coordinating large groups of people and meshing personalities together is an extremely difficult task.  Lauren always manages to keep things on track (she is very well organized) and has an unending well of enthusiasm and energy that makes working with her such a pleasant experience. To put it quite frankly, she is the bomb!”

Grace Folsom { Award-Winning Actress, gracefolsom.com } “Lauren Rayner is one of those unique people who has the ability to objectively assess and improve any project while also being so artistically and expressively impassioned!  I have worked with her on a number of projects, and whether it be film, theatre, or print, Lauren throws herself completely into her work and is always an asset.  It is truly a blessing she has chosen to work in the entertainment industry!”

Roxane Revon { Stage Director & Educator, diffractions.org } “Collaborating with Lauren Rayner is always a pleasure. Our production of Huis Clos (“No Exit”) in the original French with English supertitles wouldn't have happened without her.  Lauren is always very attentive to needs of the production and works in a very clever collaborative way to put on the best show possible. Her impressive skills and knowledge allowed us to run a sucessful fundraising and maketing campaign that ended with a completely sold out run of our show and reviews from publications all over the world. Moreover, I found her to be an excellent teacher when explaining these processes to a foreigner (French, in my case). I would like to continue to work with Lauren as long as I possibly can.”

Tony Lepore { Managing Director, angrybubbles.com } “My first experience working with Lauren Rayner was as a lighting designer for a show that she wrote, produced, and directed. What struck me immediately was her emphasis on collaboration amongst the designers, where we had the flexibility for our own expression and interpretation of the material, but with the underlying leadership to keep the project on track and on pace - something that's often missing in these types of collaborations.  Communication and cross-pollination of ideas was greatly enhanced by Lauren's technological skills and ease in navigating a multitude of multimedia platforms.”

Joseph Fiorillo { Screenwriter & Playwright, thedaysgodslept.com } “'The Days God Slept' was my first script to be produced.  Lauren set up our website and Indiegogo campaign in a very professional and impressive way.  With Lauren's fiscal sponsorship, our contributors were able to claim their donations as a tax deduction which really helped make it easier for me to ask them to contribute.  Even though I had a lot of people who I thought would support our project, I had no idea how to go about running a fundraising campaign.  Lauren advised me how to compose the pitch letter and we talked about how to keep people's attention on the project.  We ran a successful campaign fully meeting our goals for production. Lauren hired the crew, secured the location, and did all the logistical coordinating in what was a very tight shoot. There are a thousand tiny decisions to be made and it's so important to hire the right people -- people who care about the integrity of the project.  Lauren's contacts and reputation helped us put together a great production team. Lauren's input and insight in the creative elements of the production proved invaluable during post-production as well. I've enjoyed working with Lauren immensely and am very proud of the work we've done together.”

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