Jesse Leaman is an Australian Writer/Director working in both Theatre and Film. His debut short film "Lorne" starring Guy Pearce has been screened widely at international festivals to critical acclaim resulting in a development deal to produce a web series. Jesse also has many years of experience behind the camera on a wide range of projects from narrative/music videos to corporate work. With attention to detail Jesse strives to create story and meaning in all his work.
Filmography
Director (6 Credits)
Obsolete Machine2023
Music Video
After Life2022
Experimental, Music Video, Short
Mad Martha2022
Documentary, Short
BLOOM2020
Other
Ceeko - Messed Up 2020
Music Video
Lorne2015
Short
Writer (4 Credits)
Sophia
Short Script
Obsolete Machine2023
Music Video
After Life2022
Experimental, Music Video, Short
Lorne2015
Short
Producer (3 Credits)
BLOOM2020
Other
Ceeko - Messed Up 2020
Music Video
Lorne2015
Short
Acting (1 Credit)
Puffer2021
Short
13 Awards & Selections
Nominated Best Music Video Ceeko - Messed Up
Melbourne Short Film Festival Melbourne
2022
Finalist Sophia
AIMAFF 2021
2021
Honorable Mention for Best Short Film Script. Sophia
Independent Shorts Awards Los Angeles
2021
Offical Selection Lorne
ECU - European Independent Film Festival Paris
2016
Official Selection Lorne
Palm Springs International ShortFest Palm Springs
2016
Award Nominee Ceeko - Messed Up
Indie Short Fest Los Angeles
Best Production Ceeko - Messed Up
IMVA International Music Video Awards
Gold Award Category: Fictional Drama Shorts - Cinema & TV Lorne
Australian Cinematography Society Victoria & Tasmania - Gold Award Category: Fictional Drama Shorts - Cinema & TV (2015) Melbourne
ASSG Award Best Sound for a Short Fiction Film Lorne
Australian Screen Sound Guild Won - ASSG Award Best Sound for a Short Fiction Film (2016) Melbourne
Official Selection Lorne
ShortShorts Film Festival & Asia (2017) Tokyo
Official Selection Lorne
Nashville Film Festival (2017) Nashville
Official Selection Lorne
Flickerfest International Short Film Festival (2017)
Official Selection Lorne
Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival (2016) Rhode Island