About me

Whitney Leonie , a multifaceted creative from London who primarily specialises in producing. When creating art, she mainly stems from illustrations. Through this, Leonie has made some experimental pieces through her cinematography in “Apollo & Artemis” directed by Charlie Cocker. She has gone on to win an award for her cinematography, placing 2nd place for best film at Ghetto Film School. They have also produced 2 episodes of an upcoming black queer talk show successfully worked in outreach by connecting UK black pride with BLKQR TV.

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• Looking for a POC & Queer Sound recordist/mixer for a short film in July (22/23) and (29/30). Low budget.
• Hey, I'm looking for a production designer for a short film due to be shot in the Summer, Late august. London-based would be great.

Projects

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  F*ckboy Tony Music VideoCo-Produced by Leonie Buahin
• Wambui - Experimental Short FilmSound Recording and Design by Leonie Buahin. An experimental short film based on the Kikuyu tribal story of the nine daughters of a powerful king, where suitors are put through a series of challenges to be proven worthy of her life.
• Family Dynamics - Short FilmFamily Drama surrounding one young girl's struggle to navigate multiple abusive relationships in her life.
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  Desperate MeasuresAfter years apart, two members of an ex-heist crew reunite. But their years of laying low come to an end. Crew Producer - Leonie Buahin (Me) Director-Jamie Beckford Assistant Director- Yazid Rowe- Habbari Cinematographer - Leonie Buahin (Me) Gaffer - Shamoy Simmonds Camera operator - Caitlin Leech Sound Designer - Chelsea Brown Editor - Jamie Beckford Production Design - Alex Yau Talent: Jessica Lundholm Madeline Macmahon Ghetto Film School X NFTS
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  Brothers In ArmsAmidst a Civil War, a rebel soldier seeks refuge in his younger brother's house but receives an unexpected response. Crew : Producer - Leonie Buahin (Me) Director- Yazid Rowe- Habbari Assistant Director- Jamie Beckford Cinematographer - Leonie Buahin (Me) Gaffer - Shamoy Simmonds Camera operator - Caitlin Leech Sound Designer - Chelsea Brown Editor - Yazid Rowe - Habbari Production Design - Alex Yau Talent: Adam Hamman Ali Barazi Ghetto Film School X NFTS
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  Bloom.I had the honour of producing a personal project with Kelis Graham. Collaborating with GUAPx Adidas OCN, the project "Bloom" came to life. I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful crew. Crew: Producer - Leonie Buahin Creative Director/Photographer - Kelis Graham Model/ Hair Stylist - Faith- Melody Ramautar Stylist - Anita Makinde Design Assistant & Advisor - Trini-Maria Katakwe

Projects credited in

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  'Bloodline' Student Short FilmFinally got the footage back from my thesis short film Bloodline shot in Reykjavik Iceland 2022 (Role: Art Dir/Prod Designer) LOG-LINE: After a traumatic experience, refugee Indamira is ​sent to live with her distant relatives in Iceland, ​where she begins to uncover the dark secrets ​surrounding her Bloodline.
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  Ad-CademyAd-Cademy by Brixton Finishing School is a free, online advertising course aimed at tackling the severe lack of diversity in the industry Students can register their interest at https://lnkd.in/dYPND6M.

Work history

MenteeSony Pictures Entertainment
Mar 2023London, United KingdomInternship
Mentee for Sony pictures x Creative Mentor Network
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Student ProducerGhetto Film School
Apr 2022London, United KingdomFreelance

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Skills

• Project Management
• Screenwriting
• Cinematography
• Directing Actors
• Organisation
• Microsoft Office
• Premiere Pro
• Adobe Audition
• Final Draft
• Blackmagic

Education

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Bachelor of Arts (BA) Kingston University
Aug 2022Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
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Part - Time Filmmaking CourseGhetto Film School
Jun 2021 - Feb 2023London, United Kingdom

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Awards

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2nd Place - Best FilmGhetto Film School