Lauren Lazin: Pitching and Television Coproduction
Lauren Lazin not only directs films but is an executive producer at the MTV television network. Her award-winning films have been celebrated for the impact they have on both adults and youth, and some of her projects include VH1 Rock Docs, Get Schooled, Tupac: Resurrection, and The U.S. vs. John Lennon. Many of the projects she has produced reveal a tight connection between the audience and the filmmakers.
About MTV she says, “The channel is the voice of young people. Our shows are not preachy. They’re often informative and helpful, but they’re from young people, they’re from the perspective of young people. That’s why they work. And I think that’s why they resonate. The audience responds ...
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