Action Director / 2nd Unit Director - Lawrence Ribeiro has created over 100 action sequences including fights, cars, motorcycles, etc.
"Part Deux: The Chase," the sequel to his award-winning car chase sequence "The Chase" will be released in the spring of 2022. His film "The Chase" won 8 Best Action Awards. It exemplifies what can be done using ACTION REALISM.
In 2019, Lawrence released his latest book, "Action Realism: The Art of Action." MovieMaker Magazine said, "Action Director Lawrence Ribeiro's new book goes beyond its scope as a technical production manual to become a holistic treatise on creativity... 'Action Realism' is a great overview of an intimidating aspect of the moviemaking process."
You can look forward to his bold collaboration with three cinema legends. A unique project with Hollywood VFX legend Doug Trumbull (2001: A Space Odyssey, Blade Runner). An exceptional artistic endeavor with cinematographer legend Chris Doyle (Hero, In the Mood for Love). Lastly, a hush-hush project with a Hong Kong martial arts icon.
Lawrence has international experience in China, Morocco, U.K., France, Portugal, Turkey, Spain, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands. Well versed in diverse environments and cultures.
Lawrence has also: contributed to MovieMaker and Filmmaker magazines; given keynote talks for PromaxBDA and Film Independent; and served as a finalist juror for the Emmy Awards and the Venice Television Awards.