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Leon

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1^st lesson free

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Production
Scriptwriting

Award-winning filmmaker with 15 years of experience teaches how to write, direct and produce short films and short form series

Cinema
Production
Scriptwriting

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About Leon

Leon is the creator, writer and director of the Emmy-nominated short form series “People Like Us”. His latest short film “302” screened in Hawaii, Singapore and Hong Kong. In 2022, he was selected for season two of the Hillman Grad / Indeed Rising Voices program to make “The 25th Filial Exemplar” which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. Other highlights include: “SIN-SFO” which competed at the Oscar-qualifying 25th Austin Film Festival, and won Best Live Action and Best Director at the 2019 National Youth Film Awards in Singapore; “The Three Sisters” which won ‘Best Short Film’ at the 2012 NETPAC-Jogja Asian Film Festival; “Move Out Notice” which broadcast on the Lifetime (Asia) channel and nominated for Best Script at the Singapore Short Film Awards; “Nuts” which received honorable mention for the YOMYOMF Interpretations 2.0 competition, founded by Justin Lin (“Fast & Furious”). Commercially, Leon has worked with KFC, HSBC, 7-Eleven, Channel NewsAsia, Pink Dot SG, and government ministries and agencies. A graduate of Chapman University with a BFA in Creative Producing, and Ngee Ann Polytechnic with a diploma in Film, Sound & Video, Leon is also a BAFTA Connect member, and an alum of Berlinale Talents (2014), Asian Film Academy (2013) and Talents Tokyo (2012).

About the lesson

I believe you can't call yourself a filmmaker if you do not finish your film. I am here to help you do that with practical advice and tips in writing, directing, producing, crowdfunding, working with actors and collaborators, and more. I also have experience directing commercials and corporate videos. Lessons can be one-off or customizable to fit your needs.

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Zhuo

If you’re looking for support on a project or simply want to know more about filmmaking, leon is the one to work with. He is patient, approachable, and genuinely invested in his students’ growth. He always creates space for questions and discussion. I’d definitely recommend him to anyone looking to learn more about film, whether you’re studying it or working on your own projects.
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If you’re looking for support on a project or simply want to know more about filmmaking, leon is the one to work with. He is patient, approachable, and genuinely invested in his students’ growth. He always creates space for questions and discussion. I’d definitely recommend him to anyone looking to learn more about film, whether you’re studying it or working on your own projects.
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Award-winning filmmaker with 15 years of experience teaches how to write, direct and produce short films and short form series

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