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Leia May is a San Antonio-based filmmaker passionate about visual storytelling and the creative arts. From an early age, she turned to her imagination as a source of inspiration, crafting stories through filmmaking, writing, and performance. Her journey began with making YouTube skits with friends, later evolving through hands-on experience in technical theatre during high school, where she gained a deep appreciation for the intricacies of production. This passion led her to pursue formal training in digital video and cinema production at Northwest Vista College, honing her skills in screenwriting, cinematography, and production management.
Specializing in thriller, drama, and horror, Leia’s creative approach embraces a wide range of genres, always seeking to push boundaries and evoke emotion. Her expertise spans multiple aspects of filmmaking, having taken on key roles such as Director, Director of Photography (DP), Second Assistant Director (2AD), and Production Assistant (PA). Whether behind the camera or shaping a narrative from the ground up, she is dedicated to crafting compelling stories that captivate and challenge audiences.
Leia is committed to using film as a powerful medium for connection and exploration, bringing bold and thought-provoking narratives to life. With an unwavering dedication to her craft and the San Antonio film community, she continues to develop her voice as a filmmaker, striving to create work that resonates on both a personal and universal lev ... view more »
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Artist Statement of Work
Tell us about your work (style, approach, philosophy, subject and/or theme):
Exploring different genres and collaborating with others is what excites me most as a filmmaker. I am drawn to the idea that film serves as a space to explore every facet of human experience—capturing both the raw, sometimes unsettling realities of life and the moments of beauty and levity. For me, filmmaking is about balance, using contrast to highlight the interplay between light and darkness, the serious and the comedic, the beautiful and the unsettling.
Bringing stories to life through performance, visuals, and sound is what fulfills me most. Sound design and cinematography are central to my creative process—I am particularly passionate about how sound shapes a scene’s emotional weight and how cinematography enhances its visual impact. Every frame and sound choice is an opportunity to craft an immersive experience that resonates with audiences on a deeper level.
