Biography
Laura Terruso is an American director, writer and producer.
Known For
Complete Filmography
About My Father
2023
Director
Encouraged by his girlfriend Ellie, Sebastian and his Italian immigrant father, Salvo, spend the 4th of July weekend with her wealthy and exceedingly ...
Work It
2020
Director
A brilliant but clumsy high school senior vows to get into her late father's alma mater by transforming herself and a misfit squad into dance champion...
Late Night
2019
Thanks
A legendary late-night talk show host's world is turned upside down when she hires her only female staff writer. Originally intended to smooth over di...
Good Girls Get High
2018
Director, Writer
Two overachieving “good girls” decide to experience all they’ve missed out on in one crazy, unforgettable night prior to their high school graduation.
Fits and Starts
2017
as Radio Host
A struggling writer can't seem to escape his wife's literary success. When a road trip to a publisher's salon takes an unexpected turn, he has to face...
Fits and Starts
2017
Producer, Writer, Director
A struggling writer can't seem to escape his wife's literary success. When a road trip to a publisher's salon takes an unexpected turn, he has to face...
Hello, My Name Is Doris
2015
Writer, Co-Producer
A self-help seminar inspires a sixty-something woman to romantically pursue her younger co-worker.
Appropriate Behavior
2015
as Margaret
Shirin is struggling to become an ideal Persian daughter, politically correct bisexual and hip young Brooklynite but fails miserably in her attempt at...
The Ride
2013
Director, Cinematography
A taxi ride.
Gayby
2012
as Yoga Class
Jenn and Matt are best friends from college who are now in their thirties. Single by choice, Jenn spends her days teaching hot yoga and running errand...
Gayby
2012
Assistant Director
Jenn and Matt are best friends from college who are now in their thirties. Single by choice, Jenn spends her days teaching hot yoga and running errand...
Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same
2012
Producer
The adventures of lesbian space aliens on the planet Earth, and the story of the romance between Jane, a shy greeting card store employee, and Zoinx, ...
Doris & The Intern
2011
Director, Writer
An older woman romantically pursues her office's new intern. Inspired the film HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS (2015).
Dyke Dollar
2010
Co-Producer, Director, Writer
In the 1990s, Gay and Lesbian activists began stamping their dollars to prove they contributed to the American economy. This is the story of one of th...
The Last Butcher in Little Italy
2008
Producer, Director
A short documentary about the changing landscape of a New York City neighborhood.
His Name Is Cosmo
2006
as Laurie
A screwball comedy about two lesbians and the unlikely character that threatens to come between them.
His Name Is Cosmo
2006
Director
A screwball comedy about two lesbians and the unlikely character that threatens to come between them.
Castrato Di Matteo's Audition Tape
2006
as (voice)
A queer take on an Italian family seen through the audition tape of young Castrato Di Matteo, aspiring opera star.
Castrato Di Matteo's Audition Tape
2006
Director, Writer
A queer take on an Italian family seen through the audition tape of young Castrato Di Matteo, aspiring opera star.