Laura Byrnes
FREELANCE PRODUCER
& PRODUCTION MANAGER
Services
WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU?
I offer end-to-end production management services encompassing prep, shoot and wrap with specialist expertise in the production of commercials.
I have had the pleasure of working alongside some of the best crews, advertising agencies, and production companies in the world on over 100 productions thus far in my career. I’m lucky to say I have excellent relationships with Vancouver's premier crews and vendors and can provide the gold standard for all your production needs.
Safety and crew wellbeing is of upmost importance to me, and my projects operate to the very highest safety standards, stringently implementing BC Government (WorkSafe) regulations and the latest WHO Covid-19 protocols. I am also a member of the Commercial Production Association of Western Canada (CPAWC) and follow their guidelines regarding workplace safety.
I am available to travel and can work anywhere in Canada or the European Union.
PRE PRODUCTION
Acquisition of Crew (BC’s most talented and experienced crew members)
Creative input and advice
Project planning and communication
Budget bid revision and approval
Foreign travel facilitation (Visas, flights, hotels etc.)
Talent casting
Location research and sourcing
Permitting,
Crew engagement
Equipment, and vendor sourcing
Transportation
Set builds etc.
SHOOT
Ensuring the creative vision is achieved and content captured is of the highest standard for editorial processing
Effective collaboration between client/agency and crew
Constructive advice and feedback
Participative decision making
Creative problem solving
Collaboration with visual effects to guarantee outstanding results in post production
Budget monitoring and control
Ensuring shoot remains on-schedule and all required content is captured
Management of crew, logistics etc.
WRAP
Full financial wrap ready to hand over to your accounting department:
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Processing vendor and talent invoices
Crew payroll
Petty cash reconciliation
Review and approval of talent contracts
Shipping management
Production reports etc.
About
I’ve always loved a challenge. The bigger the task, the more moving parts and more complex the problem the better. I was a biomedical scientist in a past life but found the monotony of laboratory work uninspiring. So, I decided to change course and join the film industry. I quickly fell in love with the rapid pace and ever-changing nature of this creative world. I am constantly inspired by the incredible people I get to work with, by their fantastic concepts and unconventional ideas.
Over the years I have taken the skills I learned in science – mainly attention to detail, logical reasoning, pragmatic thinking, process management and patience – and applied them to film. This structured and detailed approach has worked incredibly well as it complements creative minds by supporting their artistic vision and converting it into beautiful work through well-managed planning. Above all, I am known for my efficiency and can-do attitude.
Get in touch today, I’d love to hear your next big idea!