K-POP IDOLS is now streaming on AppleTV+
Grit and glamour: Behind-the-scenes docuseries asks what it takes to become a K-pop idol
BODY SHOP has been selected as one of ten projects to participate in the NALIP Media Accelerator program.
The Latino Media Accelerator is a project hub dedicated to 1st and 2nd feature film projects at an early and advanced stage of development. 10 creative teams of director and producer are selected to take part in a month-long mentoring process which includes a Hub Day on June 27th and the NALIP MEDIA SUMMIT, June 27th and 28th.
Laura has been named a PGA Create Lab fellow with her project BODY SHOP, which is written/directed by Maria Mealla.
PGA Create, which runs from Monday, June 3 through June 6, offers fellows the opportunity to hone their pitches, attend master classes led by experienced producers, and expand their network of fellow producers. The program is designed to provide touchpoints for one year, including an invitation for participants to reconvene in person during the Guild’s signature Produced By Conference, hosted this year at the Fox Studio Lot on Saturday, June 8, 2024.
THE GIRLS AT THE PAINTED BIRD
Premieres at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival
Tribeca AT&T Untold Stories Finalist
BODY SHOP has been named one of five finalists for the Tribeca AT&T Untold Stories Program. June 9, 2023 Laura will pitch to a panel of jurors for a chance to win a $1MM grant.
For full press release visit https://tribecafilm.com/attuntoldstories
Stowe Story Labs Article
LAURA FRIES & MARIA MEALLA: CREATIVE COLLABORATORS MAKE MAGIC
Laura Fries and Maria Mealla are a creative duo channeling their wide ranging film industry experience into the dynamic, personal, magical realism feature, BODY SHOP.
Read the full article here
Sidewalk Narrative Lab
BODY SHOP written and directed by Maria Mealla and produced by Laura Fries was selected to participate in the Sidewalk Narrative Lab.
For full press release visit https://bit.ly/3pgWyDn
Sundance Producers Lab
BODY SHOP written and directed by Maria Mealla and produced by Laura Fries is currently in second round consideration for the Sundance Producers Lab. The feature film is currently in development.
Stowe Producers Lab
Laura participated in the inaugural Stowe Producers Lab.
For full press release visit https://bit.ly/2ZfEsrW
Twin Cities Film Festival
St. Louis Park, MN — GORILLA WANTS BANANA wins award for Best Short Film and the Fun is Good Bill Murray Comedy Shorts Award guest judged by Bill Murray.
Producers Guild of America
Los Angeles, CA — LAST WRITES starring Lance Henriksen and Julie Michaels places in the top ten semifinalists in the Make Your Mark Competition sponsored by the Producers Guild of America.