Laura Diana Macleod

· Leadership:

Producers need to lead and motivate a large team, making decisions and ensuring everyone is on the same page.

· Communication:

Effective communication is crucial for coordinating with various departments, clients, and stakeholders.

· Organization:

Producers must be highly organized to manage schedules, budgets, and logistics.

· Financial Management:

Understanding budgets, securing funding, and managing finances are essential.

· Creative Vision:

Producers need to have a strong understanding of storytelling and the creative process, ensuring the final product meets the vision.

· Problem-Solving:

Producers must be able to identify and resolve issues that arise during production.

· Adaptability:

The ability to adapt to changing circumstances and unexpected challenges is crucial.

· Production Knowledge:

A deep understanding of the entire production process, from pre-production to post-production, is necessary.

· Networking:

Building and maintaining strong relationships within the industry is important for securing projects and talent.

· Storytelling:

Producers need to have a strong understanding of storytelling and how to bring a story to life on screen.

· Commercial Awareness:

Understanding what makes a successful film and how to market it to distributors and the public is important.

Film Fixer Skills:

· Strong Communication:

Fixers need to communicate effectively with a variety of people, including producers, directors, local vendors, and authorities.

· Problem-Solving:

They must be able to quickly identify and resolve logistical and practical challenges that arise on set.

· Adaptability:

Fixers need to be flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances and unexpected issues.

· Local Knowledge:

A deep understanding of the local area, including locations, vendors, and regulations, is essential.

· Logistics:

Fixers are responsible for arranging everything from permits and transport to accommodation and food.

· Networking:

Building and maintaining strong relationships with local contacts is crucial for securing resources and resolving issues.

· Production Experience:

Having experience in film production can be a valuable asset for a fixer, as it allows them to understand the needs of the crew and the production process.

· Reliability:

Fixers must be reliable and dependable, as they are often responsible for ensuring that everything runs smoothly on set.

· Conscientiousness:

Fixers need to be thorough and pay attention to detail, as even small mistakes can have a significant impact on the production.

TESTIMONIALS – 2025

I met Laura at the very start of her career and was immediately struck by her enthusiasm for the behind-the-scenes intricacies of production. She worked on a number of Film Afrika productions and it was a genuine pleasure to watch her grow and thrive. Laura quickly distinguished herself with her clear and effective communication with clients, her meticulous attention to production detail, and her consistently accurate and timely cost reports. She is a breath of fresh air in the film industry—a rare combination of dedication, skill, and positive energy. She is an asset to any film.

David Wicht
Film Afrika
London +44 739 408 7436

Cape Town +27 63 224 0701

Los Angeles +1 424 235 7950

“I have worked with Laura on a number of large projects and I have been so impressed every time. Her knowledge, ability to predict everything that the shoot will need, and her proactive responses when things hit a bump or change is outstanding. She is great to be around, has a fantastic rapport with the crew and I would work with her again in a heartbeat”.

Simon George

Creative Director @ H&VE (UK)

+44 7956 691536

I had the pleasure of working with Laura on a feature documentary that required a South Africa based fixer to assist with contributors, locations and logistics. Laura was extremely diligent and brought together everything the team needed, offering clear advice and solutions, all within a tight turnaround schedule.

John Owens

Showrunner @ Story Films (UK)

Laura has worked with October Films on multiple productions when we've outsourced drama recon shoots in SA and she's been amazing to work with. A safe pair of hands and very experienced in her field. Whether it be budgeting, scheduling, sourcing crew - everything has always ran smoothly and to plan. Always a pleasure!

Holly Lawrance

LONDON ‑ LOS ANGELES

A: Benwell Studios, 11‑13 Benwell Road, London N7 7BL

T: +44 (0) 207 284 6868

M: 07703 805686

www.octoberfilms.co.uk

I have had the pleasure of working alongside Laura several times while filming in Cape Town and every single time has been a joy. Laura is hardworking, thoughtful, welcoming and details orientated, and I cannot recommend her services enough. She is a true professional and someone who makes film making go without a hitch.

Nick Davies

www.arrowmedia.com

"I've been fortunate enough to work with Laura on numerous productions and look forward to when we get to do so again. As hardworking as she is talented, Laura is unrelenting in ensuring your production gets everything it needs. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing her services.

Ben Reid - Writer & Director

Ben Reid

benreidfilms.com

innocencethefilm.com

Mobile: +44 (0)7743 129595

Laura worked recently with our Production in Cape Town for Story Films London UK, as Fixer and an all-round excellent person. Once we engaged her to manage the complex logistics of our shoot, she immediately installed a deep confidence in us that we were in safe hands. With little lead time, Laura sorted us out, and from start to finish the shoot was seamless. There were some real challenges with props that she worked tirelessly to source with no fuss. We felt safe, organised, and efficient as a shoot. Laura is calm, yet firm, well connected, and simply a lovely person to have as part of a crew.

Alex Gower-Jackson
Producer / Director | Story Films

Cell UK: +44 7724 926447

Website: http://www.alexgowerjackson.co.uk

We worked on few nice productions with Laura, she’s always on time, dealing with suppliers to get the best deals and getting the best smiling crew!

Laura is my first call for any job, she can interact easily with Italian, Russian etc…..and is a real bonus with certain client making feeling like “Vip”.

After many job I feel she’s more a friend/family member than just a person to work with.

Thanks Laura to be always smiling!!!

Ciao hope to see you soon!

Stefano Fonti

Triple S Productions

+39 333 621 5287

Laura brought a high level of experience and organization to the international commercial production we teamed up on.

Her style & communication were clear and effective throughout, making collaboration smooth and enjoyable.

Laura handles clients with confidence and professionalism, and she approaches challenges with thoughtful, practical solutions.

A reliable and capable producer all around.

Thomas Landeloos.

Freelance Line Producer

+32 484 08 55 27

Thank you Laura for helping make our shoot happen! Your speedy action in getting our UK crew FIVA letters and all your advice and support with regards to local insurances were invaluable. We loved how you were completely flexible in the range of services you offered us, but that we could pick and choose which ones we actually needed. We were very grateful for how adaptable and responsive you were to our needs.

Really hope we get to work together again!

Best,

Lou

Louise Allen

hello@producerlou.co.uk

+44 7979 010623

Amazing, Laura! Would love to work with you again - and will seek to do so

if we get an appropriate project … you’re a fantastic producer and all round

wonderful human

Sam Starbuck

+44 7976 808995

Emmy nominated executive producer and Creative Director at Voltage TV

I enjoyed working with Laura a lot. She really engaged with the story, understood what we wanted to achieve creatively, and was full of great ideas about keeping ( and extending) our ambition while remaining on schedule and within budget. Nothing was too big an ask. Every last detail was anticipated and carefully planned so that everything ran very smoothly from start to finish; she's brilliant at managing the dynamics of a large team - and a lovely, empathetic person to work with!

I really hope to work with you again soon !

Kate Quine

Documentary Producer and Director

72 Films

kate.quine@72films.com

Laura managed our Stills Production for Avéne in Cape Town, South

Africa, with exceptional professionalism. From our arrival to the

celebratory dinner at the end, she ensured everything ran smoothly

and was always available to assist. Her meticulous planning made

the shoot seamless, leaving our client extremely satisfied. I would

gladly work with her again.

Kind regards

Pia Sophie Abazovic

mypony GmbH Marktstraße 36 20357 Hamburg

P +49 40 484 046 60 F +49 40 484 046 666

hello@mypony.pro www.mypony.pro

Hi Laura

Wow, well you two more than anyone deserves to look back on your time and be immensely proud of what you have achieved over the last few months. Congratulations and well done for pulling all of us through with your inspiring commitment to the show. We simply could not have done it without you. It has been so much fun working with such talented people and I hope we can all happily call each other good friends now and look forward to next year, when with any luck WE WILL BE BACK!!

Mark Lewis

Executive Producer

+44 (0) 207 456 0800