WRITING & DIRECTING
WRITING & DIRECTING
Live from The Geneva! (2024)
Amidst the hysteria of the Red Scare in 1953 Chicago, a nightclub staff becomes entangled in a political scandal when their star performer’s red-and-gold pocket square becomes the focal point of media chaos.
Written & Directed by: NICK LEAHY
Produced by: ANNA CASTAGNARO & ALUNA HERRERA
Director of Photography: JACKSON WEBER
Starring: CASEY BOND, ELLSWORTH SULLIVAN, ADELAIDE RAY YOUNG
Festivals & Awards
Glendale International Film Festival 2024: OFFICIAL SELECTION
Chicago FEEDBACK Film Festival October 2024: BEST STUDENT FILM
Blowup International Arthouse Filmfest 2024: SEMI-FINALIST
Independent Shorts Awards, August 2024: BRONZE AWARD (BEST MALE STUDENT FILMMAKER) & HONORABLE MENTION (BEST MYSTERY SHORT)
Indie Short Fest, July 2024: BEST STUDENT SHORT NOMINATION
Black Bear Film Festival 2024: OFFICIAL SELECTION
Columbia Maryland Film Festival 2024: OFFICIAL SELECTION
Treasure Coast International Film Festival 2024: OFFICIAL SELECTION
Ciel’s PHARAONIC WOES (2023)
An elaborate scheme to fake a death and expose friends' true colors descends into chaos, leading to a powerful moment of self-discovery and artistic rebirth.
A NITESKOOL PRODUCTION
Directed by: NICK LEAHY
Produced by: JAILA CAREY & GINNY LEE
Director of Photography: JACKSON WEBER
Starring: CIEL
Festivals & Awards
Northwestern Creative Arts Festival 2023: OFFICIAL SELECTION