Laura Boyd Owen
Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker
Director • Producer • Interviewer
From interviewing celebrities to directing internationally recognized documentaries,
I create stories that connect with audiences through authentic human experiences.
Director | Producer | Editor Reel
Interviewer | Host | On-Camera Reel
Featured Reels
International Recognition
Best Female Director — World Film Festival in Cannes
Best Female Director — Toronto International Film Festival of CIFT
Best First-Time Filmmaker — Paris Women CineFest
Best Human Interest Film — Toronto/Los Angeles Documentary Feature & Short Film Festival
Best Health Film — World Film Festival in Cannes
KUMN Radio Interview
New documentary explores breaking the silence around first responder mental health
Director Laura Boyd Owen joined KUNM Public Radio to discuss The Call, sharing the inspiration behind the documentary, the urgent need to address first responder mental health, and the film's mission to break the stigma surrounding suicide and seeking support.
KOB 4 News (Albuquerque, NM)
Award-Winning Documentary The Call Highlights First Responder Mental Health
KOB 4 featured The Call and its upcoming Albuquerque community screening, highlighting the film's exploration of firefighter mental health, resilience, and suicide prevention efforts within the first responder community.
Podcast Interview – Wildsound Film Festival
The filmmakers behind The Call, Laura Boyd Owen and Charles English, joined the Wildsound Film Festival podcast for a conversation about the making of the documentary, the challenges of independent filmmaking, and the importance of bringing awareness to first responder mental health.
Film Fest Review
"There are several words that come to mind to describe this film. Beautiful is the first."
"The Call is a powerful documentary that breaks the silence around firefighter mental health, offering an unflinching look at the trauma, PTSD, and suicide crisis facing first responders."
"Educational, inspiring, and beautifully done."
— Andie Kay, Film Fest Review
Featured Press
KOB 4 News (Albuquerque, NM)
Albuquerque Premiere of ‘The Call’ Spotlights First Responder Mental Health
KOB 4 News returned to spotlight The Call during its Albuquerque community premiere, featuring interviews with the filmmakers and highlighting the documentary's message of hope, mental health awareness, and support for firefighters and first responders. The coverage showcased the film's homecoming screening and its continued impact within the New Mexico community.
