Episode 10 of Prodigy Search Presents features a one-on-one discussion with Laurence Mathieu-Leger, Director and Co-Producer of highly acclaimed documentary, "Willie". This episode serves as part 2 of our recent webinar "Willie" Creating Productive Conversations About Race. Laurence shares her experience with filming, directing and producing Willie in such a crucial timeline to get out a final cut in time for HotDocs, an international film festival focused on documentaries. She also speaks to the importance the film has on our society today and specifically what Willie has done for many black hockey players around the world. Laurence is an award-winning producer, director, and editor, as well as a mother of three. Based in New York City, Laurence specializes in long and short format documentary projects – both for broadcast and digital. With over 12 years of experience in creative and managing roles, her work has been featured on major networks and publications such as The Guardian, Reuters, the American Museum of Natural History, and the United Nations among others. In 2017, Laurence received international recognition after winning a World Press Photo award for her groundbreaking work on the Guardian interactive production The Injustice System – which she spearheaded. In 2018, she was honored with the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award in the continuing coverage category for her work on Keystone XL: Driving the US pipeline route. Thank you Laurence for taking the time and for your willingness to share!
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