Laurence Ted Roberts
- Director
- Producer
- Actor
Laurence Roberts is an award winning director, writer and artist that has worked in documentaries, narrative filmmaking, interactive media and public art. Born and raised in Toronto, Laurence is a graduate of the York University Film Program (1997) where he specialized in directing and screenwriting. His directorial style focuses on balancing the creation of engaging performances with artful cinematography and a keen attention to detail. After working in the film industry for many years, Laurence founded Forge Media + Design, where he has served as principal and creative director, leading innovative projects in experiential media and interactive narratives for commercial, educational, museum, and corporate clients, as well as creating award winning public art installations. His documentary 'Amidst Us' was chosen for the prestigious Henri Langlois film festival in Poitiers, France and won the bronze plaque at the Columbus International Film Festival Awards (Chicago). His science fiction short film 'Torchbearer: Calm Before the Storm' garnered slots in several worldwide festivals, winning best science fiction short awards in both New York and Los Angeles. He is both excited and honoured to be making a return to narrative storytelling with the short film 'Fool's Game'.