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Laura Jean Hocking is a Memphis filmmaker best known for editing and directing documentary features, experimental shorts, and music videos. In 2023, at the Indie Memphis Film Festival, she won the Indie Award, recognizing a filmmaker/crew member who has been invaluable to independent production in the Memphis area. Her edited and produced feature documentary Newport & The Great Folk Dream premiered at the 2025 Venice Film Festival and will be distributed by Magnolia Pictures in 2027. She recently edited and co-directed the short documentary Come On, Boy about trans musician Alex da Ponte, and is developing a feature-length documentary about trans musicians in Memphis.…Laura Jean Hocking is a Memphis filmmaker best known for editing and directing documentary features, experimental shorts, and music videos. In 2023, at the Indie Memphis Film Festival, she won the Indie Award, recognizing a filmmaker/crew member who has been invaluable to independent production in the Memphis area. Her edited and produced feature documentary Newport & The Great Folk Dream premiered at the 2025 Venice Film Festival and will be distributed by Magnolia Pictures in 2027. She recently edited and co-directed the short documentary Come On, Boy about trans musician Alex da Ponte, and is developing a feature-length documentary about trans musicians in Memphis.

Laura Jean Hocking

Film Director, Film Producer, Video Editor, +2

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Laura Jean Hocking is a Memphis filmmaker best known for editing and directing documentary features, experimental shorts, and music videos. In 2023, at the Indie Memphis Film Festival, she won the Indie Award, recognizing a filmmaker/crew member who has been invaluable to independent production in the Memphis area. Her edited and produced feature documentary Newport & The Great Folk Dream premiered at the 2025 Venice Film Festival and will be distributed by Magnolia Pictures in 2027. She recently edited and co-directed the short documentary Come On, Boy about trans musician Alex da Ponte, and is developing a feature-length documentary about trans musicians in Memphis.…Laura Jean Hocking is a Memphis filmmaker best known for editing and directing documentary features, experimental shorts, and music videos. In 2023, at the Indie Memphis Film Festival, she won the Indie Award, recognizing a filmmaker/crew member who has been invaluable to independent production in the Memphis area. Her edited and produced feature documentary Newport & The Great Folk Dream premiered at the 2025 Venice Film Festival and will be distributed by Magnolia Pictures in 2027. She recently edited and co-directed the short documentary Come On, Boy about trans musician Alex da Ponte, and is developing a feature-length documentary about trans musicians in Memphis.

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Laura Jean Hocking is a Memphis filmmaker best known for editing and directing documentary features, experimental shorts, and music videos. In 2023, at the Indie Memphis Film Festival, she won the Indie Award, recognizing a filmmaker/crew member who has been invaluable to independent production in the Memphis area.

Her edited and produced feature documentary Newport & The Great Folk Dream premiered at the 2025 Venice Film Festival and will be distributed by Magnolia Pictures in 2027. She recently edited and co-directed the short documentary Come On, Boy about trans musician Alex da Ponte, and is developing a feature-length documentary about trans musicians in Memphis.

Skills

Short Film

Video Advert

Filmora

Experience Level

Short Film

Expert

Video Advert

Intermediate

Filmora

Beginner

Work Experience

Editor - Director at Last Bite Films

June 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026

Co-directed and edited the documentary short Come On, Boy about trans musician Alex da Ponte. Worked across post-production to shape narrative structure and documentary tone for release.

Editor - Producer

January 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025

Edited and produced the feature documentary Newport & The Great Folk Dream. The film premiered at the 2025 Venice Film Festival and is scheduled for distribution by Magnolia Pictures in 2027.

Editor at Historic Music

April 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023

Served as editor on Historic Music.

Editor at Cultural Animal Productions

April 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023

Served as editor on documentary feature The Blues Society, supporting story refinement and documentary editorial workflow across the production timeline.

Editor at Reflective Projects

October 1, 2021 - September 1, 2023

Edited the narrative feature Scent of Linden.

Editor - Director - Writer at Hot Singles

June 1, 2021 - Present

Edited, directed, and wrote the narrative short Hot Singles.

Editor - Producer at Oddly Buoyant Productions

June 1, 2021 - Present

Edited and produced narrative short Hot Singles, also serving as director and writer. Worked on post-production and creative development to support the film’s storytelling and pacing.

Editor at The Blues Society

April 1, 2021 - September 1, 2023

Served as editor on The Blues Society documentary feature.

Editor at Last Bite Films

March 1, 2020 - Present

Edited the documentary short The Little Tea Shop.

Editor - Director at Oddly Buoyant Productions

February 1, 2020 - Present

Edited and directed the music video Paw in The Honey.

Editor - Art Director

May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023

Worked as editor and art director on the documentary feature Juvenile.

Editor - Art Director at Reflective Projects

May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023

Edited and art directed the documentary feature Juvenile, contributing editorial shaping and visual direction aligned with documentary storytelling goals.

Editor - Co-director - Co-producer at Girl Detective Films

October 1, 2015 - June 1, 2017

Edited, co-directed, and co-produced the documentary feature How To Skin A Cat.

Producer at Oddly Buoyant Productions

May 1, 2003 - Present

Produced Automusik Can Do No Wrong.