Testimonials

Esther Perel, bestselling author, "The State of Affairs" and "Mating in Captivity"

Charmaine Crockett, co-chair, Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity

Esther Perel, bestselling author, "The State of Affairs" and "Mating in Captivity"

Laura Blum, my coeditor and poetic muse, you are a living thesaurus. There is no one with whom I love to play with words and refine ideas more than with you.

Harlan Jacobson, founder, Talk Cinema

Charmaine Crockett, co-chair, Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity

Esther Perel, bestselling author, "The State of Affairs" and "Mating in Captivity"

"Laura consistently speaks to film savvy audiences about new foreign and independent films for Talk Cinema in a completely personable and inviting way. She superbly prepares and delivers, even on short notice. Finally, and this is rare, she anticipates programming opportunities that Talk Cinema might avail itself of and brings them to fruition. How about that!"

Charmaine Crockett, co-chair, Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity

"Laura's annual keynote about disability in movies is a Pac Rim Conference standout. She's a penetrating speaker and thinker who each year is rated as "excellent" by our global participants.

William Gibson, bestselling author, ""Agrippa (A Book of the Dead)

John Scheinfeld, producer, "Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)"

Charmaine Crockett, co-chair, Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity

"Brilliant job of organizing and presenting! Thank you for a superb event."

John Scheinfeld, producer, "Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)"

Laura combines smarts with a great sense of story structure. Talking with her about my documentary film gave me fresh insight when I went back into the editing room.

Paul Katz, former SVP, New Business & Visual Media, Sony BMG Music Entertainment

John Scheinfeld, producer, "Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)"

"Laura is one of those rare multi-talents who brings innovative ideas, analytical prowess, hyper-articulateness and cheerful workaholism to any endeavor she tackles. She joined me in launching a global visual media venture at Sony BMG Music Entertainment, where her in-depth knowledge of filmed entertainment and cross-cultural expertise led to impressive results." Paul Katz, Former SVP, New Business & Visual Media, Sony BMG

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