cREATIVE STORYTELLING

Creating a Brand Story.

Crafting entertaining storylines for a digital / content marketing plan involves a delicate balance of creativity and strategy. It necessitates a deep understanding of the target audience, their desires, and aspirations.

Film is the basis of my foundation. It is a medium that I have always been in awe of ~ it has the power to stir the mind.

My challenge : to create a cinematic still that stirs emotion.

Until then, as we say in Jamaica, "Walk good" !

#moniquelaipicture

Mastering the art of storytelling is crucial for the success and impact of any branding, marketing & change management strategy.

A bold and evocative imagination — my pictures capture a wide range of genres, including fashion, still life, portraiture, architecture, and landscape photography.

Shows ⏐

  • Photo/video series of ISF Academy for Eureka Architects, Re-imagine Our Community, at Crafts on Peel in Hong Kong (2023)
  • Cha Yip Daan, Ed. 1/10 at The Kindness of Strangers, Brunswick Group Charity Auction in Hong Kong (2020)
  • ‘The Beauty Within’, ArcLight Cinemas Culver City in Los Angeles (2016) 
  • ‘Déjà Vu’ at Hotel Stage in Hong Kong (2016) 
  • ‘Déjà Vu’ at Kodak House, Patina Wellness showroom in Hong Kong (2013)
  • 'La Dolce Vita' at (S)ML Suitcase Packed (2012) Shanghai, Beijing
  • ‘Rêvant des Révolutions’ at PS Bookshop in Dumbo (2011) 
  • ‘Rêvant des Révolutions’ at DNA Gallery in Provincetown (2010) 
  • 'Rêvant des Révolutions’ at Frexh Shanghai (2010) 
  • 'Private Property' at Behind the Green Door, DNA Gallery in Provincetown (2010)
  • ‘Portrait of Jennie’ at Lane Crawford IFC (2010) in Hong Kong
  • ‘Rêvant des Révolutions’ at Red Elation Gallery in Hong Kong (2009) 
  • 'Provocative' at Primitivo Restaurant in New York City (2008)
  • ‘Private Property’ at the ArcLight Cinemas Hollywood in Los Angeles (2007)

Brunswick Group's Hong Kong office held a charity auction for Impact HK to help the homeless. In a tough year, showing kindness and giving back is a great way to spread positivity.

40 artists joined to support this cause, raising HK$62,550!

Rêvant des Révolutions travels from (left to right) Shanghai, Provincetown, to Dumbo.

Theatre & film ⏐

Jamaica, Farewell. A play created and performed by Debra Ehrhardt, directed by Monique Lai.

  • Enwave Theatre, Harbourfront Centre. Toronto, Canada

  • Amaturo Theatre, Broward Center of the Performing Arts. FL

  • Lobero Theatre. Santa Barbara, CA

  • Soho Playhouse. NYC, NY

  • Byrdcliffe Theatre. Woodstock, NY

  • Independent Theatre. NYC, NY

  • Academy Theatre. Atlanta, GA

  • Santa Monica Playhouse. Santa Monica, CA

  • Whitefire Theatre. Sherman Oaks, CA

  • Colony Theatre. Burbank, CA

  • Cinegrill. Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel

  • Highways Performance. Santa Monica, CA

No Place Like Home

  • Voiceover Actress. Directed by Perry Henzell.

JAMAICA, FAREWELL

NO PLACE LIKE HOME