about
LAUREN JEVNIKAR is an internationally screened director and film editor based in New York City.
Past edit clients include: the NFL, Snoop Dogg, Lowes, Wyndham Hotels, Xfinity, Coachella. Their edit work has screened internationally in over 7 countries and in multiple Oscar-qualifiers, including Chicago Intl, BeyondFest, HollyShorts, Tasveer & more.
As a filmmaker, Lauren is interested in exploring intimacy, vulnerability, and relationship dynamics. Their newest project, proof of concept short “Half-Light”, has screened at the Oscar-qualifying HollyShorts 2023 and won a Special Achievement Award for “BEST DIRECTING” at its Premiere at NFFTY 2023, amongst other festivals.
They’ve worked as an Experimental Jury Member for NFFTY in 2024 and a Jury Member for the 2023 Orange Reels Film Festival.
Holding a BFA in Film from Syracuse University, they have additionally studied at FAMU International in Prague, CZ.
They are available for hire and willing to travel for work.
laurenjevnikar@outlook.com
laurenjevnikar@outlook.com
PRESS + MEDIA
NewFilmmakers LA Announces Nominees and Jury for 12th Annual Awards - Variety
5 Questions With “Half-Light” Dir. Lauren Jevnikar - HollyShorts Official Blog (BITPIX TV News)
NFFTY 2023 Programmer Picks List - Amy Williams, NFFTY 2023 Festival Director
Emma Ayz Turns the Messy Journey of Self-Love Into a Dreamy Ballad on “Animus” - Flood Magazine
NFL Handpicks Four Streetwear Brands for Super Bowl Capsules - WWD
Snoop Dogg & Blxst Handle Their Business With A Retro, Action-Packed Video For “Go To War” - Uproxx
REVOLT Premiere: Snoop Dogg and Blxst are ready to “Go To War” in new visual - REVOLT
Snoop Dogg and Blxst, Drop “Go To War” from “Algorithm” Album - West Coast Styles
"The Velveteers Wrestle Their Inner Inner Demons in ‘Father Of Lies’ Music Video” - Flood Magazine
“A New Outlook” Q&A - CineYouth presented by Chicago International FF