Laurence Boyce has worked as a programmer, moderator and PR man for various film festivals as well as advising for various organisations and events. He specialises in short films and British features as well as on-stage Q&A's and film introductions.
Festivals:
- Leeds International Film Festival 1999-2007 (PR, programmer of the UK Film Week, programmer of Short Film City, moderator and presenter various other duties)
- Leeds Young People's Film Festival 199-2009 (PR, programmer and organiser of the National Young Filmmakers Award Day)
- GLIMMER: Hull International Short Film Festival 2007-2010 (Director, responsible for all aspects of the festival and year round programme including programming, fundraising and PR)
- Black Nights Film Festival 2010-Present (International PR, programmer of British features and shorts, moderator and presenter)
Other:
- BAFTA Short Film Jury member (2008-2012)
- Advisor at various film festivals including Boston Sci-Fi, Brest European Short Film Festival, Bloody X-Mas
- Hosted and moderated panels at Krakow Film Festival, Tampere Film Festival and others
- On-stage interviews with David McKenzie, Eddie Izzard, Charlie Higson and many others
- Introduced premieres of such films as Tyrannosaur
- Participant in Berlin Talent Campus