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LAURA

Laura Hoeppner is an award-winning Executive Producer and Showrunner with more than 20 years of experience creating acclaimed documentary, true crime, and unscripted television for major networks, studios, and streaming platforms. Born and raised in New York and shaped by her Italian-American roots, she brings equal parts grit, curiosity, and heart to the stories she tells—whether investigating crime, exposing hidden worlds, or exploring the people at the center of extraordinary events.

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Award-winning storytelling.

Over the course of her career, Laura has built a reputation for shepherding ambitious nonfiction productions from development through delivery. Her experience across every phase of production gives her a unique ability to see both the big picture and the countless moving parts required to bring a story to the screen.

From exposing abuse and corruption to exploring some of the country's most notorious criminal cases, Laura has spent her career telling stories that reveal the complexities of human nature and the resilience of the human spirit. Her work includes Surviving R. Kelly, Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, City of Angels | City of Death, and The Gilgo Beach Killer, earning industry recognition that includes a Peabody Award, Critics Choice Award, MTV Movie & TV Award, and multiple Emmy nominations.

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NETFLIX

PEACOCK

HULU

ABC

A&E

OXYGEN

Laura Hoeppner, LA based, executive producer for TV and nonfiction film.

Strategic creative leadership for complex, sensitive, and deeply researched nonfiction storytelling.

Laura is drawn to stories that are both ambitious and deeply human. Whether uncovering complex investigations, shaping emotionally resonant character driven narratives, or leading large creative teams, she brings a clear editorial vision, thoughtful leadership, and a collaborative approach from development through final delivery.

Outside of production, Laura is a mother of two and an avid animal advocate who has rescued more pit bulls than she can count. That same curiosity, empathy, and genuine interest in people informs her work, grounding every project in the belief that every story—and every person—deserves to be understood.

So happy you’re here -Laura

AWARD WINNING and NOMINATED WORK

CRITIC CHOICE AWARD WINNER

PRIMETIME EMMY NOMINEE

PEABODY AWARD WINNER

MTV MOVIE & TV AWARD WINNER

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20 10s

Catfish (2013)

Where authentic storytelling took root.

Flint Town (2016)

A turning point into documentary journalism.

Surviving R.Kelly (2018)

A landmark series that helped fuel a cultural reckoning.

Laura received a peabody for this work.

Leah Remini:Scientology and the aftermath (2019)

Giving voices to survivors through investigative storytelling.

2020s

Miss America 2.0 (2020)

Showcasing the next chapter of an American tradition.

2022 The Biggest Little Farm: Earth Day Special

The Biggest Little Farm: Earth Day Special (2022)

Expanding into environmental storytelling with purpose and hope.

Death in Dorms (2023)

A new chapter in premium true crime storytelling.

Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets (2025)

Revisiting one of America's most notorious unsolved cases after a historic breakthrough.

Bully Hunter (2025)

Confronting the hidden dangers of life in the digital age.

Crime & Justice with Tom Selleck (2026)

Examining history's most unforgettable crimes.

DECADES of experience

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“Laura is an incredibly passionate producer, leader, and storyteller. She is extremely hard-working and will do whatever she can to make her team succeed.”

— Kait Gallagher
“I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Laura for over 15 years, and in that time, she has consistently proven herself to be one of the most talented, hardworking, and collaborative producers I’ve ever worked with. Laura’s passion, gusto, and drive are truly unlike anyone I know, and that energy is felt in every production they touch."

—Emily Webster Jackson

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