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Long Time Gone

Neighbors

An air of melancholy follows a young woman as she drifts through the city and eventually lands in Coney Island, driven by the yearning to feel connected and alive.

Lauren Sieczkowski

Director

Lauren Sieczkowski
Laurel Branch Showdown 6 Finalist Laurel Branch

Lauren Sieczkowski is a filmmaker based in Brooklyn, NY. She has directed and produced music videos for Caveman, Vampire Weekend, TV On The Radio, Neighbors, and El-P, amongst others. Her work has been showcased on Stereogum, Noisey, Pitchfork, Fink Mag, and Style.com, and has screened at the New York Film Festival, SXSW, Downtown Shorts Fest, NYTVF, and First Glance Hollywood Film Fest. Lauren also creates commercials and branded films for clients such as Vogue, Mercedes Benz, Fendi, Anthropologie, Juicy Couture, and Etsy. She really enjoys a good scotch.