Lauren Bennett
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Award-winning producer and creative leader with over a decade of experience telling bold, socially conscious, and genre-crossing stories across television, digital, branded, and independent film. Known for championing underrepresented voices and building talent-driven projects from pitch through post. Veteran of both scrappy indie doc work and major studio storytelling (Louie, Baskets, Impractical Jokers, Younger).
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder / Executive Producer
Wayward Three Productions
03.2022 - Current
- Lead a full-service production company focused on fresh storytelling and community-centered campaigns.
- EP of SEEN, a short film by Dhwani Shah exploring the queer immigrant experience in America.
- Produced HAPPY4U, a short selected for HBO Max’s Latinx Short Film Festival.
- Crowdfunded and produced a docuseries shot in Puerto Rico on the colonial relationship with the U.S., with episodes on queer life, underground nightlife post-Hurricane Maria, and renegade coffee farmers.
Production Manager + Creative Producer
Loop
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Produced branded and experimental content for clients like Duolingo, Buffalo Wild Wings, DEEL, WhatNot, and Paramount, from ideation through delivery.
- Oversaw budgets, casting, scheduling, and execution for interactive live content and multi-platform campaigns, ensuring on time delivery of all assets.
- Served as creative and logistical bridge between brands and production.
Creative Director
Little Monster Media
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Directed creative across 20+ YouTube channels with partners like Netflix, NBC, and legacy media brands.
- Developed and pitched original digital series aligned with network and talent values.
- Led branded strategy from RFP to execution, matching social influencers to cause-driven content.
Senior Creative Producer
PrettyLitter
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Directed full-cycle campaigns including celebrity/influencer partnerships, social, and performance video.
- Built brand tone and community identity across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and paid media.
- Partnered with diverse creators and wellness advocates to broaden market reach.
Executive Producer
Boricua Documentary – Vera Bien Productions
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Developed and led a grassroots docuseries on the intersection of colonialism, survival, and identity in Puerto Rico. Sourced stories and shot on-location with a lean team.
- Explored corruption in agriculture, queer life across the island, and resilience in post-Maria underground nightlife.
Manager of Development
GoldieBlox
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Created STEM-based media aimed at empowering young girls, including branded series and campaigns.
- Launched the company’s first monetized YouTube programming with cross-platform talent integrations.
Manager of Dev & Production
Ripple Entertainment (Snarled)
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed original comedic series with YouTube creators; produced pilots for Google/YouTube.
- Created sizzles and decks for pitch to digital and TV networks with an eye on diverse voices and formats.
Freelance + Studio Network Work
- Nerdist / Legendary Digital – Producer on Mothership, a live comedy-variety series
- Bravo / Mashable – Showrunner of two digital series (animated + live action)
- BFN Pilot / TruTV – Co-Creator of satire format combining commerce and comedy
- Condé Nast Entertainment – Casting + development for GQ, Vanity Fair, etc., featuring comedic talent
- Pig Newton, Inc. / FX – Associate Producer on Louie and Baskets
- Impractical Jokers / TruTV – Segment Producer
Education
B.A. - Communication, Digital Media Production
Plattsburgh State University
Skills
- Creative Development Team Leadership
- Talent Partnerships Brand Deals
- Grassroots Social Impact Storytelling
- Inclusive Casting Celebrity Casting
- Budgeting Scheduling Pitching Decking
- Post-Supervision Delivery
Websites
Timeline
Production Manager + Creative Producer
Loop
12.2022 - 03.2024
Founder / Executive Producer
Wayward Three Productions
03.2022 - Current
Creative Director
Little Monster Media
07.2021 - 03.2022
Senior Creative Producer
PrettyLitter
11.2019 - 07.2021
Executive Producer
Boricua Documentary – Vera Bien Productions
05.2019 - 11.2019
Manager of Development
GoldieBlox
02.2018 - 04.2019
Manager of Dev & Production
Ripple Entertainment (Snarled)
08.2017 - 01.2018
Freelance + Studio Network Work
B.A. - Communication, Digital Media Production
Plattsburgh State University
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