Laffrey Witbrod (they/them) is an award-winning queer cinematographer and storyteller with over 15 years' experience. Select films: The Ascent (official selection SXSW), The Detective Knight Trilogy (Bruce Willis), and the award winning LGBTQ documentary Cecil & Carl; upcoming feature films on their festival circuits include Mia Moore Marchant's trans sci-fi love story Again Again and Jesse Stewart's father-daughter indie drama featuring a live grizzly bear, Piggy Duster.  Recent projects have taken them to Tanzania, China, Mexico, Iceland, and New Zealand, and they have worked with Netflix, American Airlines, National Geographic, and ABC. Awards: Best Cinematographer at StoryMode Independent Short Film Awards and the UP(st)ART Awards.

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Laffrey grew up in rural Montana without television, so they had to create their own stories; Laffrey would make short films with their friends, or photograph dioramas they made with toy animals. They received a BFA in filmmaking with an emphasis in cinematography from the Colorado Film School, where they studied under Ric Waite ASC and won the Best Cinematography Award and Community Award.

 

As a bisexual, non-binary, country kid living in Los Angeles, Laffrey is a bridge between universes; they can help people see that we’re all far more interesting and complex than we seem. Laffrey enjoys telling stories of inclusion that amplify a diversity of perspectives, particularly from their queer and trans community, and reflect their sense of curiosity and community. In their self-converted stepvan home, Laffrey is always ready for the next adventure. As an extra bonus, they carry chocolate in their pocket on set, which they are willing to share. They live with their partner Jack and their daughter Sunflower.