Lauren Beatty is a multifaceted and accomplished Canadian artist, boasting a diverse range of talents that span across the realms of acting, directing, producing, singing, and sketch comedy. As a proud member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, she is drawn to projects that celebrate and amplify the voices of her community.
In 2020, Beatty co-founded Humblecore.ca, a production company and content house that specializes in creating abstract comedy sketches. Her work has garnered significant attention at the Toronto Sketch Fest, earning her a repeat invitation for two consecutive years.
Beyond her work in film and television, Beatty is also the co-host of the popular podcast "Pod333," which delves into topics such as aliens, spirituality, and being gay. Additionally, she is the frontwoman of Blush, a queer 90's inspired pop-punk band based in Toronto.
Beatty's most recent short film, "Soap," which she co-wrote, co-produced, and stars in, has been making its way through the festival circuit worldwide in 2023. The film has already received critical acclaim, including the award for "Best LGBTQ Short" at the Indie Short Fest in Los Angeles.
Throughout her career, Beatty has accumulated a impressive list of film and television credits, including "Pay The Ghost" (Voltage Pictures),where she starred alongside Nicolas Cage, "Jigsaw" (Tricycle Productions),"Flashpoint" (Pink Sky),"Bleed With Me" (BWM Productions),and "Bloodthirsty" (Voice Pictures/775 Productions),a two-time Canadian Screen Award-nominated feature that has been certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. In "Bloodthirsty," Beatty also showcased her vocal talents by singing all lead vocals.
Beatty's work has been recognized and celebrated by various prestigious outlets, including Variety, Hollywood Reporter, The New York Times, Indiewire, and The Guardian. Her performance in "The Last Day," a short film that she both wrote and acted in, earned her the award for Best Actress at the Toronto 48hr Film Festival in 2019.
