Laura Grody

Pain and Peace (2023 - 2024)
Film by Mark Feijo (Documentary) Co-Editor A survivor of a brutal hate crime embarks on a profound journey to explore the underlying causes of hatred and the depths of forgiveness. This compelling narrative unfolds as a story of hope and healing, offering inspiration in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

Lost (2023 - 2024)
Film (short) by Stir Fry Films / Andrew Gallerani (Drama and Thriller) Editor Thriller/Short On an early Fall day, a man ventures alone into the ancient and untamed woods of the Pacific Northwest. Lost in thought yet driven by an urgent sense of purpose, he seems to be on some kind of mission. But what? Day blends into night and back again as he plunges deeper into the dense wilderness. As his determination intensifies we are left to wonder what secret is he hiding, until the truth is finally revealed.

Killing Georgia Jones (2022 - 2023)
Film (short) by Stir Fry Films / Andrew Gallerani (Drama and Thriller) Editor In an abandoned rat-infested warehouse down by the tracks, Georgia Jones awakes, only to find her hands bound tightly above her head. A hooded figure slips from the shadows, approaching his captive victim. Flashing a switchblade, he prepares to strike, but hesitates. Why? In this tense clash of wills, motives are questioned, secrets exposed, as both sides vie for power and uncover the truth.

Just Write (1997)
Film by Wind Chill Productions / Andrew Gallerani (Comedy and Romance) Editor What happens when a white lie spins out of control? That’s the question when movie super fan and Hollywood tour bus driver, Harold McMurphy (Jeremy Piven) meets beautiful starlet, Amanda Clark (Sherilyn Fenn). With his deep knowledge of Hollywood history, Amanda mistakenly believes Harold to be a writer. Too embarrassed to tell her the truth, Harold does not correct her. Desperate for advice on a script she’s having doubts about, Amanda asks Harold if he wouldn’t mind reading it and making some notes. Seeing no way out now, Harold agrees. Harold’s life quickly unravels as his once innocent charade drags him deeper into Amanda’s Hollywood life of jealous boyfriends, suspicious agents and glamorous parties . Worse, the two are fast falling for each other. What if she discovers the truth?

The Blank Page Budget: $100K - $1M | Animation A blank piece of paper named Paige dreams of becoming a great literary creation, but until she can inspire her teenaged human to overcome writer’s block, she risks being discarded, or worse: ending up as a shopping list.

Grace and Dignity: The Ark of the Sacred Scrolls Budget: $30M+ | Adventure ⋄ Fantasy In this charming, cosmic tale, a presumed-dead princess must recover her memory, her missing prince and the kingdom's sacred documents before a narcissistic nincompoop takes over. (Adapted from my novel of the same name.)