Lauren Brady

This two-hour long variety show premiered on Youtube Live as part of a promotional event for Netflix' feature film, 

I directed the host, Jonathan Van Ness, live musical performances with Janelle Monáe and Galantis, and interviews with a number of the film's cast.

I also built and maintained the run of show — working closely with the writer, producers, graphics and design teams to consider what would be most entertaining and engaging for audiences across YouTube and TikTok. 

I directed a two-hour long variety show that premiered on Youtube Live as part of a promotional event for Netflix' feature film 

As part of my role, I directed host segments and skits with Jonathan Van Ness, live musical performances from Janelle Monáe and Galantis, and interviews with a number of the film's cast.

I also built and oversaw the run of show. I worked closely with the writers, producers and design team to develop and shoot original segments, find creative ways to integrate show footage and user generated content, and to design transitions that kept the piece as a whole entertaining and engaging for live, remote audiences on YouTube and TikTok.

I learned a lot from experiencing this event play out live, as the engagement in the chat came overwhelmingly from TikTok (and in regards to a talent who featured for only a few seconds of screen time in the show... and isn't even in the actual film...). 

It has since piqued my interest in the creative possibilities inherent in telling a story across numerous and non-linear timelines.