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Michael Leon is a Miami-based director, visual effects artist, and animator specializing in high-concept short films and commercials. His early short films "Stillborn" and "In the Dark" established his cinematic voice, while his tenure as a director/cinematographer for CBS Television Stations allowed him to hone his craft on spots such as Miccosukee Resort and Gaming, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, and CBS News Miami. Michael now blends surreal and fantastical elements with cutting-edge visual effects, directing spots for brands like 1/ST Racing, Low Tide Thread Co., and Fireball Whisky, which earned 4 Telly Awards and 2 Oniro Awards. Represented by PPC Director's Agency in Asia and partnered with NewTimer Studios in South Florida, Michael continues to infuse otherworldly visuals with technical innovation, transporting audiences into extraordinary and unforgettable experiences.
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RECENT AWARDS
Fireball Whisky
"Burns Like Hell"
PEOPLE'S TELLY GOLD
The Telly Awards 2024
Fireball Whisky
"Burns Like Hell"
VISUAL EFFECTS GOLD
The Telly Awards 2024
Fireball Whisky
"Burns Like Hell"
FOOD & BEVERAGE GOLD
The Telly Awards 2024
Fireball Whisky
"Burns Like Hell"
DIRECTING SILVER
The Telly Awards 2024
In the Dark
HANDPICKED
Short Films Matter
2024
In the Dark
★★★★★
Short Films Matter
2024