Director Anthony Leonardi III Signed to Eleanor’s Roster
Eleanor welcomes the fantastical voice of modern mythologies, Anthony Leonardi III, to their roster for representation in the US, UK, Netherlands, and Germany.
Anthony’s expansive imagination has built the compelling characters, stories, and worlds of some of cinema’s most iconic franchises. To understand the true power of Anthony’s inventive storytelling, you have to understand his creative vision and artistry.
Anthony’s work pulses with life because it holds a mirror to his surroundings, “My work is very curious. It comes from the way I see the world.”
From the moment he lays eyes on a project, Anthony begins envisioning how to bring the story to life, “I can instantly see it. It’s like I have VCRs in my head. If I can watch it, I can build it, amplify it, and do it. But I’m always breaking away from the generic. Fighting mediocrity is an everyday battle.”
He’s had the ability to instantaneously envision rich storyscapes since childhood. “As a kid I would draw movies,” said Anthony. “I would draw characters, because that was the fastest way I could create stories. I could draw faster than I could talk.”
Radiant faces, gleaming cars, sparkling bottles. His fine art background informs the attentive artistry he brings to every shot, “As a director, you’re framing everything. Everything is a character. I think crafting shots and seeing how they go together is something people take for granted.”
The groundwork of storyboarding becomes Anthony’s creative sandbox on set. He celebrates the collaborative nature of film and the chance to work closely with actors to find the right performance for each piece, “Every creative is so different. My job is to find that uniqueness and amplify it. Once you can show an actor you’re worthy of their trust, it’s just about putting them on a stage and allowing for play.”
Film has been his lifelong passion, “I never thought of doing anything else. It’s always been my fascination. It really came to being the shy kid sitting in theatres and seeing a reality that was not your reality. I was ditching class to go to sets, watching the machine behind the story. I still show up with the wonder of a kid.”
Anthony finds a home with Eleanor, a production company committed to bold originality in visual storytelling. “There’s always beautiful creativity brewing in his mind,” said Eleanor president Sophie Gold. “He’s a unique voice in film, a word builder, a true artist. I’m delighted that Anthony is joining Eleanor.”
Managing director Dan Duffy celebrates Anthony’s renowned talent and character, “The quality of a person, that’s a big one for me,” said Dan. “People who worked with him, who I really respect, spoke so highly of not only Anthony’s talent but also his character. I could not be more excited for the opportunity to work together.”
“I really couldn’t be more excited to join the amazing team,” said Anthony.
“Eleanor truly champions artists, imagination, and creative individuality.”
