Brian Lawes

Brian Lawes is an American film director, writer, and producer. He is known for Lost Kings (2020), What I Wish They Knew, and Rock Paper Scissors (2018). His award-winning films have played all across the world, with notable premieres at Palm Springs International ShortFest, HollyShorts Film Festival, and Indy Shorts International Film Festival. His Oscar Qualifying short film, Lost Kings, won the Jury Awards for Best U.S. Narrative Short at the Santa Fe Independent Film Festival and Best Short at the Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival. After completing its 2022 Oscar campaign, Lost Kings was signed for distribution through NITV and continues to tour the world, expanding its global audience. Brian's newest film, What I Wish They Knew, explores conversations on race through the creative process of three Black artists living across the United States.