Laura

FOUNDER | DIRECTOR

Laura Dyan Kezman is a director, producer, cinematographer, and editor recognized for her investigative storytelling and impact-driven documentary work. She is the founder and creative force behind LionArt Media.

Her latest feature, CYCLE, a five-year investigative documentary on police violence, will premiere in 2025. She is also producing a PBS and Sundance-supported documentary exploring parole, crime, and rehabilitation in America. In addition, she is developing a film that examines the life and legacy of Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson, exploring her impact and the ongoing fight to protect a fair and impartial judiciary.

Laura has worked with The Washington Post, National Geographic, and Al Jazeera English, as well as clients including NBC’s TODAY Show, Planned Parenthood, Milwaukee Magazine, and the Medical College of Wisconsin.

She co-directed, shot, and edited the feature documentary Invisible Lines (2018), which premiered at the Milwaukee Film Festival and was released through 88Nine Radio Milwaukee. The film’s accompanying outreach campaign was widely used as an educational tool to foster dialogue around race and identity across southeastern Wisconsin.

In addition to her documentary work, Laura is represented by Circle Pictures as a commercial director, creating campaigns for brands and organizations including Hunger Task Force and Merit Beauty.

She has been selected for two rounds of DOC NYC’s Industry Roundtables program and is a recipient of the Brico Forward Fund. Her short documentaries have earned awards from the Milwaukee Press Club and Wisconsin Broadcasters Association. No matter the medium, every project she takes on carries her distinct creative vision and the signature LionArt fingerprint—immersive, socially conscious, and deeply resonant.

When she’s not behind the camera, Laura can usually be found exploring Milwaukee with her dog, Charlie—who firmly believes he’s the real creative force behind LionArt Media.