LaVarro
Director / Writer / Editor / Producer
LaVarro, a Detroit MI native, began filmmaking at an early age it includes everything he desires in a profession. He’s able to tell stories, able to empower others to tell stories, and it combines his technical and people skills in a way to create a piece of work that involves multiple art forms.
LaVarro started his professional career at BET (Black Entertainment Television) working as a camera operator and assistant editor on various shows, promos, and television specials. As his career progressed LaVarro worked as an editor for other networks including VH1, Bravo, HGTV, History Channel, And Viceland.
Currently, through his production company, LaVarro Productions, he writes directs and edits web series, short films, music, and promotional videos. The company’s first web series, “Love And Money,” won 4 best acting awards at the 2013 LA Web Fest. The latest web series he directed and edited “Bubbly Brown Sugar” won best web series at the Newark International Film Festival. His short film “Fade” Is making the rounds on the festival circuit being accepted to 7 film festivals so far. LaVarro is currently in development on the Feature-length version of “Fade”
LaVarro’s first love is storytelling. His passion is telling stories that entertain, educate, and inspire. He has a great love for his creative community and is always looking to collaborate with or empower others to tell the necessary stories, we all want to hear.