“Meet New York’s Legally Blind Magician” – directed, shot (AJ+)
This made-for-web short (1.7m+ views) profiles Justin Sight delighting New Yorkers with his street magic act. Anna Leah shot, interviewed, and field produced.
“Detroit’s Recycle Here!” – “one-man-band” branded content (Chevrolet)
Detroit was without a municipal recycling program. A group of activists built a space to turn a trash-based chore into a haven of art and community. Directed, produced, shot, and edited by Anna Leah.
“Curfew” – “one-man-band” short (independent)
During 2020’s Black Lives Matter protests, New York City imposed its first curfew in two generations. Looting and fires dominated the news cycle. Meanwhile, in Brooklyn, on the first night of restrictions, a small band of demonstrators proved the power of peace.
“Inside the Fight Club You’re Allowed to Talk About” – directed, shot (Brut)
In Virginia, Street Beefs provides a different way to resolve gang-based disputes. Instead of turning to violence, they box one another under supervision and inside the ring. Anna Leah shot, performed interviews, and field produced.
Justin Fields and Trevor Lawrence – shot (Overtime Sports)
For their final seasons of high school play in Georgia, Anna Leah filmed the football games of first-round NFL draft picks Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields. The action-packed games included Fields’ on-field injuries and close-up displays of adolescent leadership.
Travel Videos – “one-man-band” (Tastemade Travel)
One of the made-for-social videos Anna Leah produced, shot, and edited for Tastemade Travel in Budapest, the U.K., and New Orleans. Views totaled over 2m.