M Y W O R K
BBC
Writer/Producer/Editor
2022-2023
Edited a video for BBC Reels that has 147K views.
Produced and directed several projects including a documentary film still under development with archival footage and Laurie Anderson's interview.
Employee Value Proposition
Postproduction
2020
Laura supervised the postproduction of a short video pitch for animated feature film which garnered a contract with Netflix.
Mundoloco CGI largest animated studio in Latin America founded by Juan Jose Campanella.
Video series
2023- present
This series of 5 videos aims to retain, engage, and attract new talent to Church Pension Group, reinforcing their core values.
Laura was in charge of all the aspects of this production from script, storyboard, camera, editing, color correction & sound desing, etc.
Winner Ragan Video, Visual & Virtual Awards 2024 for Best Employer Branding Video
Corporate Videos
Sr. Multimedia Designer for Church Pension Group
In charge of developing and organizing 260 videos, including studio productions, documentary productions, animations, webinars, etc.
BBC
Producer &
Co-director
2022
Writed, produced and edited a documentary film still under development about the life of New York poet John Giorno including his friends like Laurie Anderson and William Burroughs.
BBC
Video Editor
2022
Edited several videos for the BBC Reels, one getting more than147K views and nominated for an award.
Film Program Associate
2021 - 2022
The re-opening of the cinema theaters needed an strong message and smart programming to bring students back to the magic of movies.
Laura co-curated the film program and was in charge of relations with artists and filmmakers that visit the HOP.
One of her assets was creating sizzle reels and social media campaigns.
White River Indie Films
Board Member
2021 - Present
As part of the board, Laura established new relations between WRIF film festival in Vermont and Latin American filmmakers. She was also in charge of creating and executing the social media and marketing campaigns, including producing the 2021 festival trailer.
On 2022 she led the Emerging Filmmakers Contest.
Escape to India
Postproduction
2020
Laura supervised the postproduction of a short video pitch for animated feature film which garnered a contract with Netflix.
Ian, a Moving Story
Festival Distribution
2018
Laura managed the distribution strategic plan for a short film created by Juan José Campanella and was part of the marketing campaign team for the 2018 Academy Award shortlist.
Mundoloco CGI largest animated studio in Latin America founded by Juan Jose Campanella.
Mini Beat Power Rockers
Animatic Production
2020
Laura collaborated in the development of 40 episodes for the Emmy-nominated series on Discovery Kids. Supervised a team of 21 (directors, storyboard supervisors, storyboard artists and editors).
Mundoloco CGI largest animated studio in Latin America founded by Juan Jose Campanella. Now streaming on HBO MAX.
Gloria Doesn't Know It All
Production
2019
Laura produced the trailer pitch for the animated tv series. The product was developed with a partnership with Viacom and Marc Anthony, Magnus Studios.
Emilia
Direction
2018
Laura directed the teaser scene for a feature film in the Universidad Torcuato Di Tella. Currently in production.
Ama y Haz Lo Que Quieras
Direction and Production
2017
Laura directed her first documentary feature film from the script writing. The film is available to watch here.
Showcased in more than 20 festivals around the word including BAFICI 2018 (Special Mention) Habana Film Festival 2018. Winner Best Picture selected by audience and Winner for Best Edition.
Denominador Comun
Direction and Edition
2016
Laura directed her first tv show for Buenos Aires City Channel with Sofia Di Lullo and Maite Pistiner.
Winner for FUNDTV 2016 Award for Best Juvenile Program.
Short Films
University of Buenos Aires
2012 to 2015
Laura directed, produced and edited more than 13 short films for different courses in the Film Department at the University of Buenos Aires.
BIO
Laura Plasencia is an Argentinian-American filmmaker based in Brooklyn, NY, with a dynamic career in the film industry.
A graduate of the University of Buenos Aires in Audio-Visual Design, she has directed an award-winning TV show, a feature film, and several short films. She also worked as an Animatic Producer at Mundoloco CGI in Buenos Aires, contributing to the Emmy-winning Mini Beat Power Rockers series, now on HBO Max.
Laura's passion for diverse narratives led her to curate mission-driven film programs at Dartmouth College’s Hopkins Center for the Arts and the White River Indie Film Festival and Traverse City Film Festival spotlighting Latin American filmmakers.
Currently, she is developing a documentary and works as a Sr. Multimedia Designer for a pension fund in New York, crafting impactful visual narratives.