Meet the New NYWIFT Member: Laura Pribanić
Welcome to NYWIFT, Laura Pribanić! Laura is a Croatian film and television producer currently based in New York City. She holds a Master’s degree in Film and TV Production from the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Zagreb. Throughout her career, Laura has worked on feature films, television productions, commercials, and international projects, specializing in production coordination, logistics and on-set management. Passionate about storytelling, human connections, and cross-cultural collaboration, Laura is particularly drawn to stories that explore universal emotions while remaining rooted in authentic local experiences. Through her work, she aims to bridge cultures and bring compelling stories from Croatia and the Balkans to a wider international audience. As she continues building her career in New York, Laura is focused on collaborating with inspiring filmmakers, contributing to ambitious productions and growing within the global film industry.
READ MOREMeet the New NYWIFT Member: Zineb Oukach
Welcome to NYWIFT, Zineb Oukach! Zineb is a Moroccan actress, writer, and filmmaker. She began her acting career in Morocco before moving to Paris to study theater at Le Cours Florent. She later relocated to New York City, where she has worked across film and television, including the feature film Rendition alongside Reese Witherspoon, Jake Gyllenhaal, Meryl Streep and Alan Arkin. In recent years, Zineb has expanded into writing and directing. Her short films Interruption and Fresh Kills both earned Oscar qualifications in 2023 and 2025. After watching Interruption, Sigourney Weaver praised Zineb’s work as a filmmaker. Zineb is currently writing a period drama TV series. She later relocated to New York City, where she has worked across film and television, including the feature film Rendition alongside Reese Witherspoon, Jake Gyllenhaal, Meryl Streep and Alan Arkin. In recent years, Zineb has expanded into writing and directing. Her short films Interruption and Fresh Kills both earned Oscar qualifications in 2023 and 2025. After watching Interruption, Sigourney Weaver praised Zineb’s work as a filmmaker. Zineb is currently writing a period drama TV series.
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