OLIVER LEACH
CINEMATOGRAPHY
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Oliver Leach
I’m a London-based aspiring cinematographer passionate about crafting visually striking stories that resonate with audiences. A 2024 Film Production (BA Hons) graduate from the University for the Creative Arts, Surrey, I specialise in camera operation, lighting, video editing, and colour grading, combining technical expertise with a creative eye to bring stories to life.My experience lies in creating short films, where I’ve honed my skills in visual storytelling and collaboration. Inspired by cinema’s power to evoke emotion and transform ideas into compelling narratives, I’m always looking for new opportunities to push my creativity, refine my craft, and collaborate on meaningful projects.Let’s create something unforgettable - feel free to reach out here:
My Journey in Filmmaking: A Showcase of Short Films
Christmas Eve (2024)
Role: DOP/Colourist
A 15-minute British drama-comedy exploring the chaos, humour, and heartfelt moments of two feuding families attempting their first joint Christmas celebration. Can holiday cheer overcome the tension?
Evil at Number 34 (2021)
Role: DOP/Colourist
Paranoia runs wild in this dark comedy as an overly imaginative man tries to convince his sceptical friend that their seemingly innocent elderly neighbour is an axe-wielding murderer.
Cocoon (2024)
Role: Gaffer
A chilling drama-horror about family, transformation, and ideology. Held captive by a mysterious organisation, a family struggles to break free while their daughter Lyla finds herself drawn to the captors' beliefs.*Only the trailer is currently available due to film festival submission rules, but the full film will be released online later this year.
Mischeif (2021)
Role: DOP
A 3-minute silent comedy set in a pub, following a hapless waiter as he hilariously struggles to organise a reunion party for an ex-cricket team. Shot on black-and-white 16MM film using a Bolex camera.
Personal Projects:
Cheffed Up (2024)
Submission for the NAHEMI/Kodak Student Commercial Competition
A 30-second comedy advert created for Just Eat, featuring customers battling over their favourite takeaway cuisines in a playful spaghetti western-style showdown. Shot on 16MM Kodak film using the Arri SR3, this light-hearted piece showcases creativity and cinematic flair.
Let the Cat Out the Drag (2022)
Role: Director/Editor
A short documentary about a former drag queen performer who immigrated from a non-western country to the UK. Through intimate storytelling, it explores the societal and cultural challenges that led them to step away from drag. Creating this documentary reignites their confidence, inspiring a return to the world of drag.
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