LEATHERBACK
LEATHERBACK (2025) follows two young scientists in the 90s, Yulon Ackster and Anthony Schmitt, as they develop revolutionary technology, documented by a two-person camera crew. Yulon’s intense ambition drives him to push their work beyond its intended limits, while Anthony insists on ethical progress. As the camera crew capture their differing philosophies and strained exchanges, it becomes clear that their relationship is unraveling under the weight of Anthony’s growing unease and Yulon’s unchecked ambition. Despite their breakthroughs, an unsettling tension looms as ethical lines blur in pursuit of advancement.
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Alan LeonardoDirector
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Alan LeonardoWriter
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Alan LeonardoProducer
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Brendan BeanKey Cast"Anthony Schmitt"
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Alan LeonardoKey Cast"Yulon Ackster"
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Dylan MeszarosKey Cast"Wendy Flores"
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Steven RuedaKey Cast"Steven Cruz"
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Brian KondrachKey Cast"The Wandering Man"
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Johanna GutierrezKey Cast"Abigail"
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Beau BermanKey Cast"News Reporter Voiceover"
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Angus ScottKey Cast"News Reporter"
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Wendy ChavezCamera Operators
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Steven RuedaCamera Operators
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Dylan MeszarosCamera Operators
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Manolo LoredoCamera Operators
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Alan LeonardoCamera Operators
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Louis PalfreyMusic Composer
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TEMACHIIOriginal Song "FUTURE WORLD"
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Alan LeonardoArt and Animation
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Steven RuedaPhotography
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Amanda JablonkaIsaac Newton Artwork
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Alan LeonardoEditor
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Christopher TarangoSpecial Thanks
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Diego ValdovinosSpecial Thanks
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ANALOGNOISESpecial Thanks
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Echo & The Bunnymen"NEVER STOP" Song
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Project Type:Experimental, Short, Student
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Genres:Sci-Fi, Found Footage, Horror
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Runtime:35 minutes 30 seconds
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Completion Date:November 11, 2024
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Production Budget:2,700 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:4:3
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:Yes - Lone Star College