LAUREN ALEXANDRE-LASSEUR

EDUCATION

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) September 1977 - June 1982
Bachelor of Arts - French Language & Literature

Sorbonne, Université de Paris V September 1979 - June 1980
Certificat Supérieur d’Excellence
French Language & Literature

Cours Simon - Theatre September 1979 - June 1980
Performances - Théâtre Antoine, Paris

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) September 1982 - June 1983
Post Graduate Studies in Law
Professionally Certified Paralegal - with honors

ADDITIONAL TALENTS...

Languages:
English: Mother tongue
French: Fluent
Italian: Conversational
Spanish: Conversational

Computer Technology:
Fluent and operational in Apple & P.C. formats
Word processing, Excel, Claris, Portuguese: Notions Internet, etc.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CINEMA, TELEVISION & THEATRE

• ARTISTIC & TECHNICAL DIRECTION September 1998 - Present
  Adaptation, Casting & Direction
  Post Synchronization & Dubbing in Cinema and Television - English & French Versions
  
• Adaptation of dialogue for the screen;
• Responsible for the casting and scheduling of actors;
• esponsible for the artistic and technical planning and direction of recordings for the post synchronization and dubbing of feature films, television series & documentaries;
• Actress
  
  DIRECTION ARTISTIQUE: FEATURE FILMS

Author of English versions / Artistic Direction of dubbing

• Nov. 2003 Les Ripoux 3 Claude Zidi Gaumont/TP2/Plaza/TF1
• Juillet 2002 Total Kheops Alain Beverini Pyramide/Dubbing Bros.
• Fév. 2002 Le Pacte des Loups Christophe Ganz Studio Canal + /Dubbing Bros.
• Fév. 2002 Le Fab. Destin d’Amélie Poulain Jean-Pierre Jeunet UGC/Victoires/Dubbing Bros.
• Jan. 2002 Vertiges de L’Amour Laurent Chouchan Épithète/ M6 / Dubbing Bros.
• Nov. 2001 Lagaan Aamir Khan Columbia /Dubbing Bros.
  

ARTISTIC DIRECTION: FICTION SERIES TELEVISION

Author of English versions / Artistic Direction of post-synchronization and dubbing in French and English

• 2005-2006 Oban Star Racers 26 épisodes de 23' FR3/Disney/Sav! The World Prod.
• 2005 Kaamelott 5 épisodes de 3' Calt / M6 / Dubbing Bros. 2004 Caméra Café 5 épisodes de 3' Imagine / M6
• 2003 Danger Eminent 1 épisode de 45’ TFI /Dubbing Bros.
• 2001 Largo Winch 7 épisodes de 45’ Jardon & Dupuis Films / M6
• 2001 Wombat City 2 épisodes de 11’ Films de la Perrine / France 2
• 1999- 2000 Dark Realm 13 épisodes de 45’ Warner Bros./ Dune /Canal +
• 1997- 1999 Code Name: Eternity 26 épisodes de 45’ Warner Bros. / Dune / M6
• 1996- 2000 Robin des Bois 52 épisodes de 45’ Warner Bros. / Dune / M6

ARTISTIC DIRECTION:    DOCUMENTARIES & SHORTS
Author of English versions / Artistic Direction of dubbing

• 2003 The Prophecy of the Frogs 1 promo reel Canal +/ Dubbing Bros.
• 2002 Disneyland Resort Paris 1 x 30’ promo Disney
• 2002 Arthur’s Big Job1 x 15’ film Gaz de France
• 2002 The Grass is Always Greener 1 x 15’ film Michel Alexandre
• 2000 The Olympic Games 1 x 90’ film Leapfrog Productions / Arte /BBC
• 1999 Eureka - I’ve Got It All Wrong  4 x 60’ films Leapfrog Productions / Arte /BBC

DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION & POST-PRODUCTION
Avril 1996 - Août 2000 - Dune Productions

• Coordination, management and preparation of international film shoots;
• Preparation of budgets and scheduling for filming and post-production;
• Responsible for the purchase and rental of all materials necessary for filming;
• Responsible for casting in France  (direction, negotiations, hiring);
• Coordination and management of the technicians on set & in post-production;
• Artistic and technical direction and coordination - all sound post-production;
• Creation and composition of television series;
• Dialogue composition (French & English)
• Adaptation of dialogue, scripts and concepts for the screen;  (French & English)
• Creation, coordination, and management of promotional press materials;
• Analysis of French and Anglophone projects for future production;
• Production training of assistants and apprentices;
• Direction of sound post-production and French/English versioning; 
• Preparation of budgetary and financial reports at production end; -  Liaison for international co-producers...
  

SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETER April 1994 - April 1996

PARALEGAL/ DIRECTOR OF COORDINATION AND MANAGEMENT - USA      1983 - 1994
Responsible for the litigation dept. of an International Entertainment Law firm.

PROFESSIONAL THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE - AUTHOR, DIRECTOR, ACTRESS, PROFESSEUR…  

THEATRE PROFESSOR - FRANCE

International Institute of Performing Arts, Paris
Coaching Individuel - en anglais et en français
Théâtre de l’Imprévu, Atelier Bastille, Paris

AUTHOR, DIRECTOR & ACTRESS - PARIS, LONDON, USA

• *WEAVE Theatre & Dance (in London) April 2005
• *LE CADEAU Play (in Paris) Oct. 1997
• *HUNTINGTON DOWNS Play (in Los Angeles) Dec. 1993
• *PART TIME COPS Feature film(English version) Nov. 2003
• *TOTAL KHEOPS Feature film(English version) July 2002
• *BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF Feature film(English version) Feb. 2002
• *AMELIE FROM MONTMARTRE Feature film(English version) Feb. 2002
• *PURE PANIC Feature film(English version) Jan. 2002

AUTHOR - USA/FRANCE

• *RED ON THE CROSS Movie for Television (English version) 2004
• *MONTCALM Sitcom -13 episodes of 26’each for France2 1999
• *AL’S COUNTRY Feature film 1992

DIRECTOR, PRODUCER & ACTRICE - USA

• *All the Rage The Powerhouse, USA 1987
• *Spontaneous Combustion The Powerhouse, USA 1983-1986
• *The Comedy Store Players Comedy Store, USA 1982-1987

ACTRESS - THEATRE & TELEVISION

• *The New Adventures of Robin Hood Warner Bros./Dune/M6
• *Various television commercials USA
• *Le Dindon Théâtre Antoine, Paris
• *Qui a peur de Virginia Woolf? Théâtre Antoine, Paris
• *The Philadelphia Story The Renaissance, USA
• *Fallen Angels The Renaissance, USA

ACTRESS - VOICE CREATION - Post synchronization and dubbing:

• *Oban Star Racers Directrice FR3/Sav! The World
• *Part Time Cops Maud Gaumont/TF1
• *Eminent DangerMrs. Chaumier TFI
• *La Prophecy of the Frogs La Doyenne Canal +
• *Total Kheops Mary Lou Pyramide
• *Amélie from Montmartre Mrs. Wallace UGC / Victoires
• *Pure Panic Mrs. Lamaar Épithète / M6
• *Robin Hood 52 x 45’ episodes of fiction WB/Dune/M6
• *Code Name: Eternity 3 x 45’ episodes of fiction WB/Dune/M6
• *Dark Realm 7 x 45’ episodes of fiction B/Dune/Canal+
• *The Wedding Dress 60’Documentary Leapfrog Prod
  *CUBA 60’Documentary Night & Day
• *THAÏLANDE 60’Documentary Night & Day
• *ARGENTINA 60’Documentary Night & Day

*Professional Member: The Screen Actors Guild of American, the SACEM & the SACD in France.