BIO

Laina Brown is a Winnipeg-based Director of Photography and Associate Member of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers. She is the head of cinematography and co-owner of Folks Films with her brother Taylor Brown. Her television and series work includes the CBC web series Les faillites d’Astrid, seasons 1 and 2 of Big Small Town for Bell Fibe TV1, the unscripted series Ghost Kitchens, and comedy specials for Counterfeit Comedy. She is also the cinematographer on the feature documentary The Art of Social Architecture, set for release in 2026.

Specializing in fine art filmmaking, Laina has collaborated with artists including Dominique Rey on the film MOTHERGROUND, which premiered at the Winnipeg Art Gallery and was acquired by the National Gallery of Canada. Folks Films short film Model Citizens won the Golden Sheaf Award for Comedy, and Phenomena won Best Cinematography at the Manitoba 48 Hour Film Festival, screening nationally at TIFF Bell Lightbox.

Alongside her production work, Laina has collaborated with The Fretless, Boy Golden, Leith Ross, Fontine, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and the Manitoba Opera. She teaches cinematography through Film Training Manitoba and the Winnipeg Film Group and serves on the CSC Field of View Mentorship committee, supporting greater access and representation in Canadian cinematography.