Lauren Caster

Biography

Lauren Caster is a writer, director, and actor based in Los Angeles, deeply connected to Southern California. Raised by a lesbian mother who conceived her through an anonymous sperm donor, Lauren is committed to telling LGBTQ+ stories, reflecting her personal journey and the diverse family structures she grew up with. Over the past decade, she has honed her craft on set as an actress, drawing inspiration from filmmakers on set and her mentors like Vincent D'Onofrio, Sharon Chatten, and Margie Haber. Her filmmaking journey began with her short film Donor Baby, which was picked up by Amazon. Th…