Laura Kurataya
- Masters Directing - AFTRS, BFA Film and Television Production with Distinction - QUT.
Lists as:
- Location Coordinator
- Location Scout / On Set
- Production Coordinator - Screen
- Production Manager - Screen
Coordinator – Production (network) and Locations
Over fifteen years in the screen industry, across on-set and offset roles with majority of experience as a coordinator in production and locations.
Over five years freelance on Network Ten shoots as production manager, production coordinator, post-production coordinator – taking on additional roles as first assistant director, second assistant director and casting coordinator. I thrive in a demanding quick turn-around environment.
Extensive location scouting experience throughout Queensland, with an excellent knowledge of the south-east and northern rivers locations, where I particularly established long-term local connections.
Coming back into the freelance world, after a stint in-house as senior producer, director, writer on two-year Queensland Government contract including commercial campaigns, documentary series, news and online. Over the years, I have also produced and directed music videos for major client Sony Music Australia and as I started out in the camera department I have also camera-assisted on commercials, music videos and long-form.
Looking now to firmly plant myself in long form / drama world – and seeking opportunities in a locations team or build up my credits in production.