Lauren Wolkstein

Lauren Wolkstein

43 · Born: Mar 20, 1982

Personal Details

BornMar 20, 1982 Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Biography

Lauren Wolkstein is a multifaceted American creative professional, boasting an impressive array of skills as a film director, writer, and editor. Her notable body of work includes the 2017 drama-thriller The Strange Ones, a collaborative effort with Christopher Radcliff, which garnered significant attention and acclaim.

In addition to her directorial endeavors, Wolkstein has also made a notable impact on the television landscape, serving as a member of the directorial team for the third season of Ava DuVernay's Queen Sugar. This experience was followed by a Producing Director role in the fifth season, further solidifying her presence in the industry.

Wolkstein's impressive credentials also include being selected as a 2017-2018 Women at Sundance fellow, a prestigious honor that recognizes her outstanding contributions to the world of independent filmmaking. Moreover, she has been named a "New Face of Independent Film" by Filmmaker Magazine, a testament to her innovative approach and dedication to her craft.

Throughout her career, Wolkstein's films have been showcased at numerous esteemed festivals, including the Cannes Film Festival, Outfest, the Sundance Film Festival, and SXSW, further cementing her reputation as a talented and visionary filmmaker.

Career

2018
The Strange Ones
The Strange Ones as Director, Story
2016
Collective: Unconscious
Collective: Unconscious as Director, Writer
2013
Social Butterfly
Social Butterfly as Director, Screenplay
2011
The Strange Ones
The Strange Ones as Director, Writer
2009
2008