Writer, director, and producer Stephanie Laing will sit down with the Girls Club to talk about her new film, “Family Squares,” on Wednesday, February 23, at 4 p.m. EST. The virtual chat is open to the public but be sure to register in advance.
Founded by Women and Hollywood publisher and founder Melissa Silverstein, the Girls Club is a community for women creatives, culture-changers, and storytellers to connect, create, network, advocate, support, and redefine entertainment. The Girls Club is offering a one-month membership free of charge when you sign up. If you identify as a woman and would like an invitation to this community, please email girlsclubnetwork@gmail.com and let us know a bit about who you are and what you do.
Find Girls Club event details, a trailer and synopsis for “Family Squares,” and Laing’s bio below.
Synopsis: The Worths are a family portrait of dysfunction. When Grandma Mabel (June Squibb) dies suddenly, they must set aside their differences and come together. Mayhem quickly ensues as long buried family secrets bubble to the surface with a shocking revelation. But, as they begin to find their way back to each other, they soon realize that while you can’t choose your family, you can choose to be friends with them.
Bio: Stephanie Laing has eight Emmy nominations and two wins. She just directed all six episodes of the limited series “Mammals” for Amazon Studios. Her second feature film “Family Squares,” which she wrote and directed, is being distributed by Screen Media. Henry Winkler, Judy Greer, June Squibb, Margo Martindale, Tim Simons, Billy Magnussen, and Elsie Fisher star. Laing launched her directing career on HBO’s “Veep.” Most recently she directed the pilot and five episodes of the HBO Max series “Made for Love,” starring Cristin Milioti, Ray Romano, and Magnussen. Laing is also an executive producer on and directed seven episodes of Apple TV’s “Physical,” starring Rose Byrne. She directed and produced the Hulu series “Dollface” with Margot Robbie’s Lucky Chap, and her indie pilot “Bootstrapped” screened at Sundance Film Festival 2019.
