Writer, director, and producer Stephanie Laing will sit down with the Girls Club to talk about her new film, “Family Squares,” on Wednesday, February 23rd at 4 PM EST. The virtual chat is free to all, but you must register in advance.
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Find Girls Club event details, a trailer and synopsis for “Family Squares,” and Laing’s bio below.
Synopsis:The Worths are a family portrait depicting dysfunction. They must put aside their differences and unite when Grandma Mabel (June Squibb), dies suddenly. There is chaos quickly as long-buried family secrets rise to the surface. But, as they begin to find their way back to each other, they soon realize that while you can’t choose your family, you can choose to be friends with them.
Bio:Stephanie Laing is nominated for eight Emmys and has two wins. She just directed all six episodes of the limited series “Mammals” for Amazon Studios. Her second feature film “Family Squares,” which she wrote and directed, is being distributed by Screen Media. Henry Winkler and Judy Greer star. Laing launched her directing career on HBO’s “Veep.” Most recently she directed the pilot and five episodes of the HBO Max series “Made for Love,” starring Cristin Milioti, Ray Romano, and Magnussen. Laing is also an executive producer on and directed seven episodes of Apple TV’s “Physical,” starring Rose Byrne. She directed and produced the Hulu series “Dollface” with Margot Robbie’s Lucky Chap, and her indie pilot “Bootstrapped” screened at Sundance Film Festival 2019.
Source: Women And Hollywood
