Lawrence Ribeiro
- Director
- Cinematographer
- Producer
Lawrence Ribeiro has created over 100 action sequences involving fights, cars, motorcycles, and more. When not on set, Lawrence works on building a creative skillset, for the art and illusion of creating excitement on screen.
Lawrence's recent short films exemplify the creative power of Action Realism. "Part Deux : The Chase", directed and edited by Lawrence, has won over a dozen awards including Best Action and Best Director and is nearing 2 million views. It is the sequel to his original short film "The Chase," which won 8 Best Action Awards.
On the release of Lawrence's latest book, "Action Realism: The Art of Action," MovieMaker Magazine said, "Action Director Lawrence Ribeiro's new book goes beyond its scope as a technical production manual to become a holistic treatise on creativity... 'Action Realism' is a great overview of an intimidating aspect of the moviemaking process."
Lawrence has two action thriller feature films in development (TreeTop Flyers, Lord Carnage) the TV series Lone Fury in development . His upcoming projects include a motorcycle chase to challenge speed limits captured on camera, a Rock Opera with an iconic rock band, and a dance film with cinematographer legend Chris Doyle. Past innovations include collaborations with Hollywood VFX legend Doug Trumbull (2001: A Space Odyssey, Blade Runner) on his Magi Technology.
A master of the environment, Lawrence is well-versed in diverse terrains, landscapes and cultures. Lawrence has global experience working in China, Morocco, UK, France, Portugal, Turkey, Spain, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands.
Lawrence has also contributed as a writer to MovieMaker and Filmmaker Magazines; given keynote talks for PromaxBDA and Film Independent; and served as a finalist juror for the Emmy Awards. Lawrence has directed nonfiction and unscripted content for MasterClass and in the past he created the TV pilot Cars 101 and two documentaries, L.A. River Documentary and Why Hollywood Stopped Making Westerns. Lawrence created and hosted a podcast series : Code of Action on some of Hollywoods best Stunt professionals.
Awards:
The Chase
o AMII Workfest Film Festival - Best Editing 2018 Winner
o Smoky Mountain Film Festival - Best Editing 2018 Winner
o Vesuvius International Film Fest, 31st Edition - Best Sound Design Winner
o End of Days Film Festival - Best Action Film 2017 Winner
o Paris Play Film Festival - Best Action 2017 Winner
o London X4 Seasonal Short Film Festival - Best Action Short Winner
o Alternative Film Festival - Best Cinematography 2017 Winner
o International Independent Permanent Memories Festival - Best Action Scene 2017 Winner
o European Cinematography Awards - Best Action Film Winner
· Part Deux: The Chase
o Art Film Awards - Best Action Film Winner
o Sofia Art Film Awards -Best Action Film Winner and Best Director Winner
o Heart of Europe International Film Festival - Best Action Film Winner
o Anatolian Film Awards - Best Director Winner
o Onkyo Film Awards - Best Director Winner
o Birsamunda International Film Awards - Best Action Film Winner
o Rameshwaram International Film Festival - Best Action / Adventure Short Film Winner
o SMR13 International Independent Film Festival - Best Action Short Film Winner
o Paradise Film Festival - Best Action / Adventure Film Winner
o Vesuvius International Film Awards - Best Editing Winner and Best Sound Design Winner
o Halicarnassus Film Festival - Best Editing Winner
Lawrence's recent short films exemplify the creative power of Action Realism. "Part Deux : The Chase", directed and edited by Lawrence, has won over a dozen awards including Best Action and Best Director and is nearing 2 million views. It is the sequel to his original short film "The Chase," which won 8 Best Action Awards.
On the release of Lawrence's latest book, "Action Realism: The Art of Action," MovieMaker Magazine said, "Action Director Lawrence Ribeiro's new book goes beyond its scope as a technical production manual to become a holistic treatise on creativity... 'Action Realism' is a great overview of an intimidating aspect of the moviemaking process."
Lawrence has two action thriller feature films in development (TreeTop Flyers, Lord Carnage) the TV series Lone Fury in development . His upcoming projects include a motorcycle chase to challenge speed limits captured on camera, a Rock Opera with an iconic rock band, and a dance film with cinematographer legend Chris Doyle. Past innovations include collaborations with Hollywood VFX legend Doug Trumbull (2001: A Space Odyssey, Blade Runner) on his Magi Technology.
A master of the environment, Lawrence is well-versed in diverse terrains, landscapes and cultures. Lawrence has global experience working in China, Morocco, UK, France, Portugal, Turkey, Spain, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands.
Lawrence has also contributed as a writer to MovieMaker and Filmmaker Magazines; given keynote talks for PromaxBDA and Film Independent; and served as a finalist juror for the Emmy Awards. Lawrence has directed nonfiction and unscripted content for MasterClass and in the past he created the TV pilot Cars 101 and two documentaries, L.A. River Documentary and Why Hollywood Stopped Making Westerns. Lawrence created and hosted a podcast series : Code of Action on some of Hollywoods best Stunt professionals.
Awards:
The Chase
o AMII Workfest Film Festival - Best Editing 2018 Winner
o Smoky Mountain Film Festival - Best Editing 2018 Winner
o Vesuvius International Film Fest, 31st Edition - Best Sound Design Winner
o End of Days Film Festival - Best Action Film 2017 Winner
o Paris Play Film Festival - Best Action 2017 Winner
o London X4 Seasonal Short Film Festival - Best Action Short Winner
o Alternative Film Festival - Best Cinematography 2017 Winner
o International Independent Permanent Memories Festival - Best Action Scene 2017 Winner
o European Cinematography Awards - Best Action Film Winner
· Part Deux: The Chase
o Art Film Awards - Best Action Film Winner
o Sofia Art Film Awards -Best Action Film Winner and Best Director Winner
o Heart of Europe International Film Festival - Best Action Film Winner
o Anatolian Film Awards - Best Director Winner
o Onkyo Film Awards - Best Director Winner
o Birsamunda International Film Awards - Best Action Film Winner
o Rameshwaram International Film Festival - Best Action / Adventure Short Film Winner
o SMR13 International Independent Film Festival - Best Action Short Film Winner
o Paradise Film Festival - Best Action / Adventure Film Winner
o Vesuvius International Film Awards - Best Editing Winner and Best Sound Design Winner
o Halicarnassus Film Festival - Best Editing Winner