Leela West is a versatile filmmaker and creative professional with extensive experience across various roles in the film and media industry, including directing, cinematography, editing, and production assistance. With a strong educational background in film and media production from the BRIT school and Goldsmiths University, alongside several scre...
Read MoreLeela West is a versatile filmmaker and creative professional with extensive experience across various roles in the film and media industry, including directing, cinematography, editing, and production assistance. With a strong educational background in film and media production from the BRIT school and Goldsmiths University, alongside several screenwriting certifications from NYU and Raindance, Leela has honed her storytelling and technical skills, allowing her to be a curious, helpful, proactive and dedicated team member. She has contributed to numerous productions, ranging from music videos and advertisements to feature films and documentaries, earning accolades such as the 'Theo Khelfoune Ferreras Award' and 'Best Director' at the Bronx film festival. Leela is also an accomplished photographer, with her work exhibited in showcases such as X Koppell and used for promotional materials for musical artists such as Becca Cooke, Sam Wilkinson, Shut Up Sally and Addsomemoreblue. Her skill set includes proficiency in Premier Pro, Photoshop, SFX makeup, and photography, making her a well-rounded creative professional dedicated to delivering impactful visual narratives. Leela's positive and extroverted attitude makes working as a cast and crew in preproduction and on set easy, relaxed and light-hearted while retaining professional integrity and expertise. Her ability to network and connect with fellow artists had led to work across international productions from London, Cambridge and Birmingham to Stockholm, Paris and Los Angeles. She is eager, willing and able to work on the floor for a variety of productions, working well under stressful deadlines, tight schedules and difficult hours, all while remaining calm, collected and organised.
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