Jesse Leaman is an Australian Writer and Director. Born and raised in Geelong, Jesse's Spanish heritage informs his screen storytelling which concerns life, death and love. His debut short film LORNE, starring Guy Pearce premiered at Palm Springs Film Festival before embarking on a tour of international film festivals and received multiple prizes. LORNE received distribution through premium Youtube channel Omeleto, attracting 220k views and broad critical acclaim through online outlets. Jesse has also directed videos for Aria Nominated artists Tones and I, and Masked Wolf, as well as celebrated singer-songwriter Didirri, collectively receiving tens of millions of views and a Best Director Award from ARFF Barcelona and Best Production and an Honourable Mention at The International Music Video Awards.
Jesse is currently developing a feature film and TV series.
BIO.
What I am about.
I put 100% of myself into my work and endeavor to create meaning in every piece.
I think my love for art, particularly film, started at a very young age, maybe 12 or so. I used to look forward to Christmas when all the extended family would come over to our house, and we kids would run off with mum's 3-megapixel camera and try to make movies! I remember the pure joy we kids had when we would finish the editing and show our parents these terrible movies. Of course, they were horrible, but it just sparked so much excitement in creating a story. It's funny to look back now as an adult at how confused our parents would have been in our storytelling.
Now I would say I am much more versed, but the excitement to make art is still the kid inside me.
It is an honor and a pleasure that my career is my passion. I hope to collaborate with many more of my peers in my field soon.
