BIO

Laura Apelt is a writer, producer and director whose documentary work primarily focuses on helping to tell the stories of people with unconventional lives and experiences. With a focus on ethics throughout all stages of the production process, Laura aims to tell people’s stories honestly and authentically.

Previous work has included a short documentary on Australia’s only Queer Teenage Youth Formal, an online, peer-led series for teens issues surrounding coming-of-age, as well as producing and directing a series on profile pieces of older women living on the fringes.

EMPLOYMENT

Senior Creative & Production Specialist - Telstra 2021 - 2023

Lead Content Developer - Working For Victoria 2020 - 2021

Freelance Producer, Director, Videographer, Editor 2020

Australian International Documentary Conference - Volunteer 2020

Producer - VICE 2018 - 2019

Associate Producer - VICE 2017 - 2018

Production Coordinator - VICE 2016 - 2017

Production Assistant - VICE 2015 - 2016

Freelance Production Coordinator 2014 - 2016

Video Production Intern - VICE 2014

Post Production Intern - VICE 2014

Editorial Contributor - Acclaim Magazine 2014

Carbon Festival - Editorial Volunteer 2014

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

2013 - 2018 Bachelor of Media (Communication)
Graduated with Distinction Major in Film
RMIT University, Melbourne

2018 Adobe After Effects - Beginning Motion Graphics
(Short Course)
RMIT University, Melbourne

2020 Mental Health First Aid Training: Recognise & Respond to Crisis Situations
St Johns First Aid

Current Working With Children Check
Victorian Government