Nell L.

Nell Lawrenz-Wareham is the newly appointed Deputy Director of Explore Minnesota Film. They previously held the position of Director of Original Voices Documentary Films at NBCUniversal, where they led various initiatives supporting diverse filmmakers. Nell's background includes roles as a Film Officer at DOC SOCIETY and Film Programmer at multiple festivals, where they focused on curating and promoting nonfiction storytelling. They began their career in visitor services and education, demonstrating a strong commitment to community engagement and inclusion throughout their professional journey.