January • 2022
Laurent is a true professional. He is a knowledgable journalist, good at communicating, asks the right questions and is dependable. Whether it's his video journalism or his reporting skills, I would work with Laurent again.
Laurent L.
Agios Dimitrios, Greece
5 reviews$500 - $800 / Day
About
WEBSITE: https://laurent-laughlin.format.com/ Over the last 15 years I have worked in several news agencies including VICE, the International Herald Tribune, CNN, and TIME producing videos and writing articles. I am currently on retainer as a producer shooter journalist for Vice. Through these varied experiences I’ve developed my skills as a journalist, emphasizing thorough reporting and analysis, as well as succinct discourse throughout the editorial process. My experience includes covering a variety of stories ranging from the Child Trafficking, the Refugee Crisis, transgender societies in Pakistan, and drug addiction. I have also completed reporting on the Syrian war from South Eastern Turkey. I am passionate about reporting and transmitting truthful information to the wider public. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or comments or to request samples of published work.
Top Services
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- 4 reviews
- Documentary DP
- 2 reviews
- Reporter / Journalist
- 1 review
Clients
Top Reviews
December • 2019
Laurent was such a pleasure to work with. Equally talented as a shooter, fixer, and producer. He also has exceptional communication and organization skills. Would work with again in a heartbeat.
October • 2023
Fantastic working with Laurent. A total professional who helped make a challenging shoot happen, as well as filming. I could not recommend him highly enough.
Top Projects
An investigation on the trafficking of children from Bulgarian slums to rich Greek couples. Shortlisted for the European press prize.
I also narrated the story and helped in the investigation.
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Reporter / Journalist
- Field Producer
5.0 Produced for Voice of America - English
Greek China Relations
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Reporter / Journalist
5.0 Produced for Doha Debates
Greek Squats—Loss of Trust
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Documentary DP
- Field Producer
- Post-Production Manager
5.0 Produced for Doha Debates
Looking for Groups Helping Refugees in Greece Without Government Help
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Documentary DP
Produced for TIME Magazine
A Look At The War in Kobane
Interviews Kurds along the border with Syria. Filmed the US led coalition during bombing raids on Kobane. Witness heavy gun battle.
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
Produced for TIME Magazine
INSIDE ISIS a Time Special Report
I spent 10 days looking for Kurdish individuals whose family members had joined the ranks of ISIS.
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
Equipment
Video
- 2K video camera
- 4K video camera
- Full HD video camera
- Multiple cameras
Video
All Services
Production Support
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Commercial DP
- Documentary DP
- Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
- Reporter / Journalist
- Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
- On-Air Reporter / Host
- Field Producer
Production Support
Post Production
- Video Editor - News
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Video Editor - Commercial
- Post-Production Manager
Post Production
Miscellaneous
- Translator
Miscellaneous