Laura Formanek

Speaker, Volunteer, Organizer, Mentor, ...

Laura Formanek is a creative video storyteller based out of Des Moines. After editing commercial work in Dallas and directing marketing for a cultural museum, she returned to her roots in Iowa to open a full-service production studio. Studio Process focuses on “storytelling for good,” sharing meaningful video stories about mission-driven organizations. Their work spans across a variety of nonprofit and for-profit clientele, such as museums, DEI consulting firms, sustainability-centered companies, and public arts foundations. As part of Studio Process’s own mission to give back, Laura recently spent time in Nakuru, Kenya shooting pro bono documentary footage for a nonprofit that sponsors students’ school fees and provides sanitary pads to young women in the local community.

Laura is passionate about creating meaningful work, connecting cool people to other cool people and life-long learning. She is an adjunct instructor in DMACC’s video department, volunteers on the Art Noir Advisory Committee for the Des Moines Art Center and is currently developing a public art projection installation on the Women of Achievement Bridge during Women’s Month March 2024. In her free time, Laura enjoys live music, roller skating, craft beer and international travel.

Community Involvement

• Des Moines 2023, Speaker

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