Leif Johnson
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Leif Johnson

DirectorLondon, United Kingdom
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Leif Johnson
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Leif Johnson

DirectorLondon, United Kingdom
About me
I've over 17 years experience, starting my career as an editor for TV before moving onto directing. I've worked on a wide range of projects from X-Factor content to DRTV/online ads for big & small brands. I can find the beauty in almost anything & I'm easily excitable when presenting a subject or brand in different, interesting ways. With 7 years working in ad agencies, I understand how they work & love collaborating with creative teams. My style is usually led by a strong musical aspect and is presented in a colourful and hyper real aesthetic. I also produce music & film in my spare time.
Projects
  • Moonpig Letterbox Gifts
    Moonpig Letterbox GiftsMain advert as part of 4 vignettes and multiple social posts.
  • Avec Sans - Tell Me
    Avec Sans - Tell MeMusic promo directed for pop act Avec Sans. Shooting from dusk till dawn to get interesting light.
  • Legal & General - Lifetime Mortgage TVC
    Legal & General - Lifetime Mortgage TVCShowing equity release in a different light.
  • Vauxhall Viva - Online Advert
    Vauxhall Viva - Online AdvertOne of five adverts celebrating the return on the Viva.
  • Kissing With Confidence
    Kissing With ConfidenceBreath freshener and dental care - online advert
  • Four Walls by Phantom Isle
    Four Walls by Phantom IsleMusic video for Phantom Isle.
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Work history
    Nordic Neon logo
    Nordic Neon logo
    DirectorNordic Neon
    London, United KingdomFreelance
    Working to find the beauty in almost anything. Getting easily excitable when presenting a subject or brand in different, interesting ways. Collaborating with different creative teams. Developing a strong style using a colourful abstract aesthetic and original sound design/music.
    McCann Central logo
    McCann Central logo
    DirectorMcCann Central
     - Solihull, United KingdomFull Time
    In-house director of TVC and online content.
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Skills
  • Directing
  • Directing Actors
  • Editing
  • Edit Sound
  • Treatment Writing
  • Music Composition
  • Advertising
  • Creative Advertising
  • Creative Direction
Education
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    U
    Post-graduate diploma - Documentary ProductionUniversity of Salford
    Salford M5 4NS, UK
    Worked on a handful of documentaries including a Granada ITV commission focusing on amazing people with disabilities.
    B
    B
    2.2 BA (Hons) Film with media studies and video productionBuckinghamshire Chilterns University College
     - High Wycombe, United Kingdom
    Global film study with practical video production.
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