Laurent Bouzereau is a renowned filmmaker and bestselling author, boasting an impressive array of credits that showcase his versatility and expertise. His feature documentary, Jaws @ 50, for NatGeo/Amblin, is a testament to his skill in crafting engaging and informative films. Additionally, his award-winning documentary, Music By John Williams, for Lucasfilm/Amblin/Imagine, opened the 2024 AFI Film Festival, solidifying his reputation as a masterful filmmaker.
One of his most notable projects is the documentary Faye, which delves into the life and career of the legendary actress Faye Dunaway, for HBO/Amblin. The film premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, further cementing Bouzereau's status as a respected and accomplished filmmaker.
Bouzereau has directed numerous documentaries, including Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford for Lucasfilm/Disney+, Mama's Boy for HBO/Amblin/Playtone, and Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind for Sundance 2020 and HBO/Amblin. He has also worked on the acclaimed Netflix/Amblin series Five Came Back, which featured an Emmy-winning narration by Meryl Streep and was executive produced by Steven Spielberg.
As a producer and director, Bouzereau has been responsible for hundreds of benchmark behind-the-scenes documentaries, including Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans and West Side Story. He is also a prolific author, having written several books on cinema, including Steven Spielberg: The First Ten Years, The De Palma Decade, Hitchcock: Piece by Piece, and The Art of Bond.
Bouzereau and his partner Markus Keith run Nedland Films, a production company based in Los Angeles. In addition to producing and directing documentaries, Nedland is also a leader in film and brand marketing, working on campaigns for all the major studios.
