bienvenue ! welcome!

I’m laine, a boomer WITH CREDENTIALS AND SCARS, and a retired maker of doc’ films, but currently still writing and producing. I have also renewed a hobby as a nature photog to help promote conservation of our environment and wildlife and to defend against the the current climate and geopolitical crises. additionally, We always acknowledge, respect and honor the Indigenous and Traditional Custodians of the lands upon which we travel. take only photos, leave only footprints.

I spent my childhood in waco,texas while my dad was stationed at twelfth hq there during his career in the u.s. Air force. after his death, my formative years were mostly in new orleans, louisiana (which will forever be my “home”). since then, i’ve lived in many places in/outside of the united states, most memorably, my ancestral motherland of france. (i am a descendant of helene broussard and charles de valois from the 1250’s) currently, i have settled in the amazingly beautiful pacific northwest of america, a great place for soul restoration.

i’ve been writing manuscripts and screenplays since college, in the 70’s, and then founded my first film production company in 1997. i’ve had 2 not-film careers since graduating from university, but filmmaking and writing were always my lifeblood. I have had an artist visa in france, as a director, and am still eligible to work outside the u.s. I cannot tout that i am “fluent” en français, but i know people. i also speak limited Español and asl.

i appreciate your visiting here. use the email link at the top of the page to connect with us.

kindest regards. - lc