Lauralee Farrer is a multifaceted individual with a rich background in filmmaking, writing, and humanitarian work. As the president and principal filmmaker of Burning Heart Productions, she has created several notable films, including the award-winning documentary "Laundry and Tosca" and the feature-length documentary "The Fair Trade," which was chosen as the launch film for the Warner series of "Powerful Films."
Farrer's feature narrative "Not That Funny" starred Tony Hale, and she was also the writer/director of the narrative feature "Praying the Hours" (2021). In addition to her work in filmmaking, Farrer has been a co-producer for Lovestruck Pictures' award-winning feature romantic comedy "The Best Man in Grass Creek" and has been writing and producing professionally for over thirty years.
Farrer's short documentary "Laundry and Tosca" explores the life of soprano Marcia Whitehead and the idea of whether following one's dreams can be enough to build a meaningful life. The film has been screened at various events, including film festivals, panels, conferences, and churches, and has been accompanied by events combining film screenings, music, and social activism awareness.
Farrer's directing and screenwriting voice emerges from her seminal freelance work for humanitarian organizations, which has taken her to various countries around the world, including Spain, Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, Ethiopia, Mexico, and the United States. She has written about a wide range of topics, including poverty, AIDS, and the plight of orphans.
Farrer was the founding director and Chief Storyteller of FULLER studio and magazine, a digital and print content platform that featured topics such as race, women, culture, and politics. She conceived and directed most of the site's original content, including video series featuring notable directors and cultural influencers.
Born in Hollywood, California, Farrer currently resides in Southern California.
