Today we’d like to introduce you to Raphaelle Laluyaux.
Hi Raphaelle, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I decided to transfer to SCAD from school in Los Angeles very abruptly. I thought that producing was what I wanted to do. I worked my way up various roles on SCAD sets to eventually producing them. I made amazing connections and friends along the way, and got to dip into every department in doing so. During my Junior year, I was the talent coordinator on my first SAG Ultra Low Budget TV Show Pilot “Secrets of Savannah”, where, after 3 months, I was asked to be the casting director on “99.9 FEAR FM”, my first ever SAG Ultra Low Budget Feature Film. I ended up being the casting director, talent coordinator, extras casting director, extras coordinator, and a co-producer. I was able to coordinate with talent and their respective agents, file the SAG Ultra Low paperwork, and in doing so I fell even more in love with being on the business side of the film industry, and casting. I also was given the oportunity to be in the Production Office as a Production Office Production Assistand on Amazon MGM Studio’s “Judgment Day”, starring Zac Efron and Will Ferrel. This past year, I have also started as a development intern for 507 Collective, and have started the “Producers Guild at SCAD” (PGS), alongside a few of my talented friends, where we spread knowledge about producing and connect fellow producers together.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It has not necessarily been the smoothest road. I transferred halfway through my education and have been having to complete four years of SCAD in education in years due to essentially none of my credits transferring. I have a lot of nervousness when it comes to my future, and until recently have had a difficult time passing up on projects because I felt like what I was doing was never enough. Having to learn to prioritize my mental health and only taking on projects that I know will benefit myself and my career has been one of the best things I could have done for myself. I’m able to put adequate time into fewer projects instead of not giving my all to many projects. I would also say that another struggle that I more recently experienced was on “99.9 Fear FM”, where I was given a lot of trust to complete new tasks that I had never done before. It was an amazing learning experience for me and one that I am very grateful for, because it taught me how to pivot when needed and do whatever is necessary to get the job done.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I am a producer, casting director, and production/talent coordinator. Talent/production coordinating was something that fell naturally to me, and I was able to pick it up without much prior knowledge or experience. I would say that I am most known for producing; however, I am still trying to pivot into casting, and my long-term goal is to eventually end up in an agency or management company representing talent. I think one thing that sets me apart from others is my dual strength in creative and business skills. I lean into both the artistic and the logistical side of filmmaking, and that is one thing that I believe really made some of my recent work stand out, and it is something that I will carry with me through the rest of my journey in the entertainment industry. I am most proud of “99.9 FEAR FM” for that reason – I used my producing and creative skills to secure a wonderful, talented cast that fit within the parameters of the director’s vision, worked logistically, and cultivated a unique experience for the entirety of the crew on that project. I was able to assist with offer letters, negotiations, and overall logistics, while providing comfort and support to talent, and working with incredible, unique, and talented individuals.
In terms of your work and the industry, what are some of the changes you are expecting to see over the next five to ten years?
In the entertainment industry, I can see a certain drive and want for authenticity on the screen. More and more people are responsive to authentic storytelling! I also see AI changing the workflows of production workflows as a whole, such as creating casting breakdowns, scheduling, and doing coverage/development work. It makes me nervous to see AI having such a strong impact on the entertainment industry and entry-level jobs that many people such as myself will depend on for experience post-grad. That being said, I think that most bigger companies will use AI to enhance creativity, instead of replacing it. I want to take part of the evelotion while trying to navigate this everchanging industry to ultimately achieve my career goals.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raphi.jl
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelle-laluyaux
