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Leah de Leon is an award-winning Filipina-American documentary producer and director based in San Diego, CA.

She's built her career on curiosity about people and places, creating films that explore culture, identity, and resilience.
 

Her recent short documentary 'One Handed Fighter' (2025), directed by Matthew Meredith, premiered at the NBA Summer League Film Festival and is currently touring San Diego. She also produced 'We Are Like Waves' (2022), released with The Los Angeles Times. She has worked for brands like Adobe, Google, and Samsung and her work has aired on global platforms like The BBC, VICE, PBS, and 60 Second Docs.
 

Leah is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sundoc Studios, where she produces branded content and original documentaries. She holds a B.F.A. in News and Documentary from Chapman University and was a Nikon Storytellers Scholarship recipient.
 

She's a member of Brown Girls Doc Mafia, A-Doc, and The Documentary Producers Alliance.

When she's not filming, you can find her hosting her podcast 'Talk Doc To Me,' weightlifting, stand-up paddle boarding with her dog Mayo, or planning her next big adventure.