On today's episode, I sit down with writer Laurent Auclair, the writer of French Letters and Leather Cleaner which played during Sydney WorldPride 2023 at KXT Theatre in Sydney.
Laurent is a French-Australian writer who has written for tv and film, as well as publishing two plays. We discuss where his love of writing came from, why the topic of identity and safe spaces are important to him, and how other writers can find their voice.
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About Laurent
A creative Screenwriter with 20 years’ experience in the Film and Television industry, both in France and in Australia, he is passionate about being part of creative teams who bring to life concepts and life-changing characters.
Laurent's work is story centred, with a focus on plot problem solving and character development. He has developed successful animated TV series including ‘Vic the Viking’ (Network 10), ‘Heidi’ (Nine Network), ‘Tashi’ (ABC) and ‘The Wild Adventures of Blinky Bill’ (Channel Seven) and also wrote for Channel Seven’s iconic Australian series ‘Home and Away’.
Laurent has worked for local and international production companies such as Channel Seven, Flying Bark, Essential Media, TF1 and Studio 100 Animation.
Four years ago, he was given the opportunity to give back to the creative community and he now mentors students of the UTS B.Des. in Animation in Sydney, leading two student teams to be nominated for the AACTA Awards in 2018 and in 2019.
Show Timings
1:57 - Welcome Laurent Auclair!
05:00 - French Letters and Leather Cleaner
11:00 - Where did your love of writing come from?
16:40 - Working with Fruitbox Theatre
19:00 - 1 Minute Theatre Thoughts