Documenting how people inhabit space, ritual, and memory. From archaeological field seasons across the Middle East and beyond.
Eight documentary films spanning archaeology, social justice, and community storytelling. From Valley of the Kings field seasons to USC thesis work and high school collaborations.
This film documents the process, discoveries, and accomplishments of the Ramesses III (KV11) Publication and Conservation Project's 2024 Winter Campaign in the Valley of the Kings.
A film by Laura Findlay for the Ramesses III (KV11) Publication and Conservation Project's 2024 Field Season.
A portrait of one of Egypt's most famous Pharaohs, Ramesses III, and the team behind the preservation of his legacy.
A film by Laura Findlay for the Ramesses III (KV11) Publication and Conservation Project's 2023 Field Season.
A thirty-minute documentary film that investigates the evolution of the roles, values, and purposes of an ancient Egyptian funerary object through a biographical analysis of the artifact's significance within its ancient, historical, and modern contexts.
Master's thesis film by Laura Findlay for the University of Southern California's Master of Visual Anthropology.
This short film explores the provenance history of an ancient Egyptian Stela in the University of Southern California's Archaeological Collection.
A film by Laura Findlay for the University of Southern California's REL 304: Ethics and Global Heritage.
This short pitch-tape depicts how community gardening efforts such as the Good Earth Community Garden can help combat food deserts in Southern Los Angeles.
A film by Laura Findlay for the University of Southern California's CTPR 341: Creating the Documentary Pitch.
A short documentary film about the objectification of the female body on social media and its impacts on young girls and women.
Co-directed by Laura Findlay for the Tamalpais High School Academy of Integrated Media (AIM).
A portrait of the guests, owner, and history of the Herb'n Inn, an eccentric modern commune-style bed and breakfast located in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury.
Co-directed by Laura Findlay for the Tamalpais High School Academy of Integrated Media (AIM).
A short film documenting the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and distance learning on students and teachers across the US.
Co-directed by Laura Findlay for the Tamalpais High School Academy of Integrated Media (AIM).
