Hi, I’m Preston Leiner. I’m a writer/director and filmmaker based in Savannah, Georgia. I’m completing my BA in Film and Television at SCAD, after taking a hands-on horror filmmaking course at USC in 2020 to sharpen my storytelling and production craft. I enjoy every step of production, from scripting and directing to editing, color grading, and sound design. I bring a collaborative mindset and strong work ethic to bring ideas to life on screen.

PRESTON LEINER

Hi, I’m Preston Leiner. I’m a writer/director and filmmaker based in Savannah, Georgia. I’m completing my BA in Film and Television at SCAD, after taking a hands-on horror filmmaking course at USC in 2020 to sharpen my storytelling and production craft. I enjoy every step of production, from scripting and directing to editing, color grading, and sound design. I bring a collaborative mindset and strong work ethic to bring ideas to life on screen.

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Hi, I’m Preston Leiner. I’m a writer/director and filmmaker based in Savannah, Georgia. I’m completing my BA in Film and Television at SCAD, after taking a hands-on horror filmmaking course at USC in 2020 to sharpen my storytelling and production craft.

I enjoy every step of production, from scripting and directing to editing, color grading, and sound design. I bring a collaborative mindset and strong work ethic to bring ideas to life on screen.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Ride Attendant/Operator at Six Flags Magic Mountain
May 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Operated rides, delivered customer service, maintained public safety, and performed park cleaning.
Mover/Driver at Two Men and a Truck
May 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Truck driving, long-distance/residential moving, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Member Service Representative at Crunch Fitness
July 1, 2025 - Present
Customer service, sales, retail transactions, and cleaning duties.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025
Horror Filmmaking Course at University of Southern California
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
Bachelor of Arts: Film and Television at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025
USC Summer Course in Horror Filmmaking at University of Southern California
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
Summer Course in Horror Filmmaking at University of Southern California
September 1, 2020 - February 8, 2026
Bachelor of Arts: Film and Television at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025
Horror Filmmaking Course at University of Southern California
September 1, 2020 - February 16, 2026
Bachelor of Arts: Film and Television at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025

Qualifications

USC Summer Course in Horror Filmmaking
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Education, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality