- Web Links
- http://www.sarahlaverne.com
Sarah LaVerne
(She/Her)
Founder, Creative DirectorSkipping Elephant Productions
Sarah LaVerne is a German-born, NYC-based filmmaker & actor. With comedy roots (UCB, Comedy Cellar) & training from Atlantic Acting School, Sarah’s since directed award-winning comedy & branded content and produced docs & music videos. She also recently made her Off-B’way debut.
Full Bio
Sarah LaVerne is a NYC-based filmmaker, writer and actor with 10+ years’ experience spanning narrative, doc and branded content across TV, film and digital platforms. She’s collaborated on programming for the likes of Disney, VICE, NCAA, and Discovery. Her award-winning short, FIVE SECOND RULE, led to the commissioned digital series BETTINA & TREY: BFF ‘TIL DEATH. Her experience ranges from studio shoots to international skeleton-crews, also creative directing brands to make fun, inspiring content. Sarah’s acting background focuses on comedy—training for stage/screen at the UCB, Comedy Cellar and Atlantic Acting School, allowing her to pivot as a multi-hyphenate and empathetically direct talent (she’s all about directing a calm, yet playful set!). Fun fact, Sarah hails from a military family which means she has no hometown—her creative lens reflects this nomadic life through observational humor, finding joy in the absurd, and redefining what love means.
- Professional Credits
- NARRATIVE
TEAM INDUSTRY PLANTS (GOLD Comedy Network)–Director, Actor
BETTINA & TREY: BFF ’TIL DEATH (Meetinghouse/Chuckler Comedy)–Creator, Director, Actor
FIVE SECOND RULE (Award-Winning Short)–Director, Writer, Co-Producer, Actor
HONORA PRODUCTIONS (Narrative Indies)–APOC for DEAN, Director Demetri Martin & HITS, Director David Cross
BRANDED
Cowboy Bear Ninja Prod, Dr. Lauren R Natbony, Lexi Design Agency–Creative Director & Digital Strategist
ATOMIC BEAUTY, SKINWORX, VEDIX (digital ads & explainers)–Director
COMMERCIAL/MUSIC VIDEO
GOOD AND READY (Music video–New West Records)–Producer
VERIZON “24 ON 7” (Commercial–Alldayeveryday Prods & Samsung)–Production Supervisor
COME WITH ME (Music video–Ultra Music & VICE)–PM
DOCS
INVISIBLE KILLERS (The Doc Group/Discovery)–Supervising Producer, LP
DAS AMERICAN: CHRISTIAN PULISIC’S SPECTACULAR RISE (Mandalay/VICE)–FP
WHAT WE TEACH GIRLS (Warrior Poets/Disney)–AP
IN A GALAXY (Warrior Poets/Lucasfilm/Disney)–AP, PM
FREEDOM! THE ROAD MOVIE (Warrior Poe
- Industry Awards
- Iron Mule Comedy Festival (Audience Award), NYC Short Comedy Film Festival (Best
Cinematography), Atlanta Women’s Comedy Film Festival (Funniest Single Moment), Chain Film
Fest NYC (Best Comedy Super Short), Assurdo Film Festival (Best Low Budget Film)
