After working at StudioCanal, Unifrance, and France Télécom, Laurence Lascary founded De l’autre côté du périph’ in 2008. There, she has developed a cinema that is both demanding and popular, with films such as The Climb (L’Ascension, 1 million admissions in 2017) and Sugar and Stars (À la belle étoile, 2023), before producing Zion (2025), shot at night in Guadeloupe with strong involvement from the diaspora. Since 2022, she has also produced the short film collection Talents Adami Cinéma, in partnership with France Télévisions. She also works with Raoul Peck as an executive producer, notably on Ernest Cole, Photographer (Cannes 2023, Special Screening, mentioned by the Scam’s Œil d’or jury) and on his upcoming film Orwell 2+2=1, selected for Cannes in 2025.

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Laurence Lascary began her career in the audiovisual sector in 2004.
After earning a Master's degree in Marketing and Distribution in the European Audiovisual Industry from the Sorbonne and INA (Institut National de l’Audiovisuel), she worked for companies such as StudioCanal and Unifrance (New York office).

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Since 2022, Laurence has been producing the short films of the Talents ADAMI Cinéma collections, directed by notable figures in the film industry and designed to spotlight emerging actors and actresses. These films premiere at the Cannes Film Festival each year before being showcased at numerous festivals across France and internationally.

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In 2011, Laurence Lascary launched the Journée des Jeunes Producteurs Indépendants (Young Independent Producers Day). Between 2012 and 2013, she served as president of the Fédération des Jeunes Producteurs Indépendants (FJPI).

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In February 2018, Laurence was named a Chevalier of the French National Order of Merit for her contributions to the international influence of French cinema. She also co-chaired the Collectif 50/50, which works to promote gender equality in the audiovisual industry, for four years— from its creation until 2022.