Lawrence Blume, a prominent figure in the comedy world, was recognized as one of the "Ten Rising Stars of Comedy" by the Hollywood Reporter for his debut feature-length film, Martin & Orloff, which premiered at the 2002 US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen.
Martin & Orloff, a critically acclaimed film, has won numerous awards, including the Chris Weztel Prize for Independent Comedy from the Art Institute of Chicago, the Audience Award for Best Feature at the Lansing Film Festival, the "Best of Fest" award at the Sarasota Film Festival, and was the headlining film at the Toyota NY Comedy Festival.
The film made its television debut on Comedy Central, showcasing Blume's talent for storytelling and direction.
Lawrence Blume's most recent project is the feature film, Tiger Eyes, based on the bestselling novel by his mother, Judy Blume. The film stars Willa Holland, Cynthia Stevenson, Tatanka Means, and Russell Means, and was shot on location in Santa Fe, Los Alamos, and the surrounding canyons of northern New Mexico.
Tiger Eyes is scheduled for release in 2012, giving audiences a glimpse into Blume's unique storytelling style and direction.
In addition to his work in comedy, Blume has also directed two short dramatic films, "To Walk A City's Street" for the Sci-Fi Channel, a science fiction thriller adapted from Clifford Simak's short story, and "Otherwise Known As Sheila The Great" for ABC Television, a Weekend Special.
Lawrence Blume's extensive experience in the film industry includes work as a sound designer, film editor, and founder/co-owner of PostWorks, New York's largest post-production company.
As a pioneer in non-linear editing, Blume ran the post-production center at the Sundance Filmmaker's Lab and worked as a consultant to Avid Technology, solidifying his reputation as a skilled and innovative filmmaker.
Throughout his career, Blume has demonstrated his versatility and talent, exceling in both comedy and drama, and leaving a lasting impact on the film industry.
