Laura Sampson Hemingway is an award-winning independent filmmaker and screenwriter with laurels for her debut feature Crossroads of America and second feature screenplay Nolo Contendere. For projects in development, Laura was awarded a micro grant from PANO Network and a fellowship with Stowe Story Labs. She's an alum of Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema at Brooklyn College (MFA), Eugene Lang College at The New School (BA), and The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Laura teaches screenwriting at École Supérieure de Réalisation Audiovisuelle in New York City. 

Select screenings

Raindance Film Festival ‘23 - World Premiere Official Selection for One More Time With Feeling

Big Apple Film Festival and Screenplay Competition ‘22 - Finalist Best Screenplay for Nolo Contendere

Katra Film Series ‘21 - Winner Best Feature Grand Prize for Crossroads of America

Blowup Film Festival ‘20 - Nominated Best Feature, Best Director & Best Actress for Crossroads of America