About the director...

Lori Murphy Saux is an actor, writer, director, voiceover artist and podcaster whose career spans television, film, theater and commercial voiceover. She has appeared in productions including "The Office," "Space Force," "Mythic Quest," and "Angie Tribeca," along with independent films, shorts and stage productions.

In addition to acting, Lori writes and directs narrative projects for film and digital media. Her work is grounded in character-driven stories and often draws from personal experience, family, and human connection. 

Outside of the entertainment industry, Lori is an advocate for disability inclusion. Following the birth of her son Liam, who has Down syndrome, she and her family became active in efforts to promote inclusion, accurate representation and informed support for families receiving a Down syndrome diagnosis.

She co-hosts the popular “If We Knew Then” podcast" with her husband, actor and filmmaker Stephen Saux. Created from their family's experience raising their son Liam, the podcast provides practical information, personal perspective and conversations about life with Down syndrome. Episodes feature interviews with self-advocates, parents, educators, therapists, physicians, researchers and inclusion specialists, alongside conversations between Lori and Stephen about their own family's experiences. The podcast is intended to support families at every stage of the journey, from a new diagnosis through adulthood, while encouraging greater understanding and inclusion across schools, healthcare, workplaces and communities. Its central focus is listening to and amplifying the voices of people with Down syndrome.

Lori speaks about disability inclusion, media representation, parenting, and advocacy. Drawing from both her professional background in storytelling and her lived experience as a parent, she encourages conversations that move beyond stereotypes and toward greater access, respect and belonging.