Lael is a writer & director that blends a background of experience both in the commercial and independent film space. Originally from Alaska and based in Seattle, she brings a unique PNW sensibility. Using cinematic language to convey *big feelings,* she specializes in narrative-forward, live action work. Her commercials have been featured in publications such as AdAge, Geekwire, and Business Insider and have won several awards including an Emmy. Her award-winning narrative work, which lives in the genre space and explores themes of gender, power, and anxiety, has played at top tier festivals worldwide and been featured in publications such as Rolling Stone, Indiewire, and the Seattle Times.