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Leigh Powis

ProdCo

Leigh is a commercial and narrative director. He spent the first years of his life living in a small mountain town in Chamonix, France. Eventually he moved with his family to the UK where he spent the majority of his childhood, before moving again to Vancouver, Canada. Leigh’s infectious energy, passionate pursuit of putting everything on screen and his dry humor leave a lasting impression for those who have had the pleasure of collaborating with him. Recently Leigh has been sought out to direct campaigns for brands such as Hoka, Gatorade, Porsche, Oakley and NFL to name a few. Leigh cut his teeth shooting feature length adventure and action sports films in the mountains of British Columbia. He was also a professional skier himself and has the scars to prove it. Soon after, he found his true calling and grew a cult following with his experiential short films. His talent was quickly noticed, and he began receiving opportunities and recognition in the US and European markets. In addition to his directorial eye, Leigh also has a strong background in post-production, which has led to a lot of VFX driven work in his commercials. Leigh’s fresh signature approach to each campaign pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in order to deliver one-of-a-kind films. To date, Leigh has been honored to receive numerous awards including Gold and Silver Shorty and Telly Awards and two Gold Clios.