Leandro Sanchez, partner in Repertorium Films in NYC www.repertoriumfilms.com, is a fine art photographer as well as an international Director of commercials and narrative film; he has directed numerous advertising campaigns and commercials worldwide, including spots for clients such as: Samsung, Telefonica, Movistar, Procter & Gamble, Pantech, Qwest Telecom, Partnership for a Drug Free America, and many more. Leandro's visual-storytelling has earned him collaborations with such global agencies as FCB, Young & Rubicam, Leo Burnett, TBWA, DDB, SMC-Group, Cheil, Chattem/USA, etc. In addition, Leandro's commercial work has been featured twice in Boards magazine, and has been an official selection of Cannes Cyber Lions. He is represented by numerous companies around the globe as a Director.

Leandro’s work with New York City underground magazines has led him to develop his art photography, which has recently been chosen to be featured by the prominent ABSOLUT Art Network for inclusion in their hand-picked monthly selection of featured talent. His photography has also been selected by veteran curator Mark Busacca for the Busacca Gallery in San Francisco (one of Saatchi’s “Galleries of The World” listing). Leandro recently had three photographic prints selected for a NYC gallery opening at the Tribeca Open Artists Studio Tour (TOAST) now in it’s 15th year. Leandro’s fine art photos have also been featured prominently in other web art/design publications in the past year, making the main pages of Lost at E Minor, Photography Served, Fubiz, plus selections ot Saatchi Gallery, iDoll, Laughing Squid, Society 6, etc. Leandro’s collaboration with the magazine Gazelland has earned notoriety for the daring photographic essays. To view Leandro’s most recent photographic work visit our photography page, or view his portfolio at Saatchi or Behance.

Leandro co-wrote and will be directing the upcoming feature film "Bitter Grapes" for Repertorium Films, which will be shot in Latin America in both Spanish and English languages with an international name cast that includes Demian Bichir (Soderbergh's CHE 1 and 2, Showtime's WEEDS) , Laura Harring (Muholland Drive, Love in the time of Cholera), Jacob Vargas (Traffic, Jarhead, Bobby), Julio Cedillo (The three Burrials of Melquiades Estrada, The Alamo) Flora Martinez, Luisa Huertas and Carlos Bardem.

Leandro also co-wrote and will direct the feature film "Narcoticus" for Repertorium Films, following Bitter Grapes. "Narcoticus" already is attracting cast attachments such as Elizabeth Peña (Jacob's Lather, Lone Star). "Narcoticus" will be an USA/European independent co-production.

Leandro’s recent filmed work with New York Times-portrayed artist Joe Mangrum has gained much recognition in the Viral and web world, where several prominent web art/design publications such as Laughing Squid, Lost at E Minor, Fubiz and others have written about Leandro’s Viral series “Portraits” he created/directed for Repertorium Films. (View this video work.)

Leandro has directed spots for Repertorium Films/Pinnacle Pictures such as: The Agent, Cigarmakers and Change Perspectives, in addition to documentary segments for The Gift of New York. Leandro completed in 2006 his short film Side Effects through Pinnacle Pictures/ Repertorium Films, which has shown in festivals such as Tribeca Underground Film Festival, Woods Hole Int«l Film Festival, ifilm/now spike.com, etc.

Another element of Leandro's creative work is his painting, exhibited in galleries in New York City, Miami and the renowned Basel Art Fair. View some of his mural painting samples chosen by curator Laurence Asseraf.

Leandro, a native of Venezuela, moved to Paris at 18 to study French and French civilization at La Sorbonne, as well as Music (percussion). Leandro then attended film school in Paris (E.I.C.A.R) and went on to work on news shows in Boston, USA at the iconic Christian Science monitor. He acquired much of his experience in film in Paris, while working on numerous international productions.

Leandro, who is fluent in English, Spanish and French, resides in New York City and works worldwide as a Director.

Leandro’s Directing reels links fro reps around the globe:

www.clawfilms.com
www.filmstraffik.com
www.distritofilms.com
www.leulaproduction.com

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