Multi skilled creative in film and audio. I have a penchant for colour, hyperreal aesthetics, dark humour and abandoned pop culture. I embrace AI as a means of creative expression, which fits in with my exploratory workflow. I’ve got over 20 year’s experience, starting as an editor in TV broadcast, before transitioning into directing, and usually cutting my own work. I’ve worked on an array of projects, from social content to TV commercials, and music promos to feature films. In my spare time I produce music and collect vinyl records.…

Leif Johnson

Multi skilled creative in film and audio. I have a penchant for colour, hyperreal aesthetics, dark humour and abandoned pop culture. I embrace AI as a means of creative expression, which fits in with my exploratory workflow. I’ve got over 20 year’s experience, starting as an editor in TV broadcast, before transitioning into directing, and usually cutting my own work. I’ve worked on an array of projects, from social content to TV commercials, and music promos to feature films. In my spare time I produce music and collect vinyl records.…

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Multi skilled creative in film and audio. I have a penchant for colour, hyperreal aesthetics, dark humour and abandoned pop culture. I embrace AI as a means of creative expression, which fits in with my exploratory workflow.

I’ve got over 20 year’s experience, starting as an editor in TV broadcast, before transitioning into directing, and usually cutting my own work. I’ve worked on an array of projects, from social content to TV commercials, and music promos to feature films. In my spare time I produce music and collect vinyl records.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

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Education

MA at Salford University
July 31, 2003 - July 23, 2004
Documentary studies
BA at BCUC
September 1, 1999 - July 1, 2002
2,2 Film, media and video production
B-Tech - Distinction at Oldham Technical
September 1, 1997 - July 1, 1999
Distinction
B-Tech - Distinction at Oldham Technical
September 1, 1997 - July 1, 1999
Distinction - Media studies

Qualifications

MA - Masters
July 2, 2002 - July 1, 2003
Grade: Pg diplomaGrade: Pg diploma Activities and societies: Club DJ, Climbing, Short film projects.Activities and societies: Club DJ, Climbing, Short film projects. Worked on a handful of documentaries including a Granada ITV commission focusing on amazing people with disabilities.
BA - BCUC - Film, Media and Video Production
September 1, 1999 - July 1, 2002
Bachelor's degree, Film, Media & Video ProductionBachelor's degree, Film, Media & Video Production 1999 - 20021999 - 2002 Grade: 2,2Grade: 2,2 Activities and societies: Student Union DJActivities and societies: Student Union DJ Global film study with practical video production.
B-TECH Dip, Media StudiesB-TECH Dip, Media Studies
September 1, 1997 - July 1, 1999
Oldham Technical College B-TECH Dip, Media StudiesB-TECH Dip, Media Studies Grade: Distinction Grade: Distinction Activities and societies: Tai Chi, Kung Fu, Movie reviewer on local radio, Annual short film projectActivities and societies: Tai Chi, Kung Fu, Movie reviewer on local radio, Annual short film project Media studies: Journalism, Radio and Video Production. Practical based studies. Broadcast practical skills (TV and Radio), linear post production, photography and journalism.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    HPE - Corporate B2B
    Working with virtual production for a couple of years. I have found the whole process creatively freeing, from ideation to delivery. It’s exciting to be able to offer something quite special for my clients through virtual production. The more I’ve shot, the more ambitious the ideas have become.…
    Lethal Bizzle - 'POW!' 20 Year Anniversary
    Made for the 20 Year Anniversary of “POW” concert on December 1st. YES YOU HEARD ME!!! TWENTY YEARS! 😳 Spent the day with MOBO award winner 🏆 LETHAL BIZZLE and played around with a very cool mixed media aesthetic to give it some extra… well… POW!!!💥 video advert filmdirector videoeditor video…
    ETS Advert
    Director & Editor: Leif Johnson DoP: Howard Mills Producer: Rachel Wan Production Company: Synima TOEFL iBT® Athletic Excellence Grant Program with ETS Global B.V. Collaboration with Synima’s Amsterdam and London offices. Showing students at the peek of physical performance, putting in hard work every day to become the best. This also applies to their academic performance too. advert video videoeditor filmdirector…
    Tayne - Down
    The London-based Industrial pop band ‘ Tayne’ - purveyors of all things beautiful & chaotic drop their new single ‘Down’ from their forthcoming debut album. My whole existence stems from a massive conflict in love, Down is the first video in a trilogy leading the visual narrative throughout the music directed by Leif Johnson, founding member of London based video collective NEWD. A dramatic blend of beautiful creative lighting and layered AI generated images. video filmdirector videoeditor musicpromo AI…
    Mr Doom - Feature Film
    We follow an unlikely pair of pool sharks on a dangerous path of self destruction in a world of their own design. Both men struggle to maintain a career that revolves around a green felt table with six pockets and sixteen balls. filmdirector videoeditor video writer producer…
    Legal & General TV advert
    Just because you’re at retirement age, doesn’t mean you live in a boring beige world full of blue-rise and biscuits. Equity release can be used for more than a new car or a world cruise. video filmdirector videoeditor advert…