Instead of writing a research paper for her master's thesis, Laurie wrote, directed and edited a 35mm film on Beginning Beekeeping for the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.

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Video has played an important role in Laurie's career, and she's returning to those roots as an independent filmmaker.

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Her first documentary is a tribute to Hunnert - Austin's oldest, hippest and happiest hippie, and probably Laurie's greatest love. Hunnert is currently in production and slated for release in Spring, 2017.

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The Austin American-Statesman's John Kelso recently wrote a very cool profile of his friend and this film - read here.

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Laurie's goal is to start a business producing video memoirs for families to preserve the stories and memories of multiple generations.