WHO
I AM
My name is Leah Franks. I am a filmmaker working in editing, videography, and still photography. Whether on set or in my post-production zone, I like to keep a flexible schedule, maintain attention to details, and deeply understand the messages that need to be delivered.
In my primary work as an editor piecing narratives together, learning more about the topics or issues being explored is a great joy for me. Engaging with these subjects and issues helps me convey clients' visions to viewers, and creates collaborations that are greatly cherished.
I also thrive in capturing moments with the camera, preserving them as they are while framing them in compelling ways. Whether photos or videos, candid or scripted, fleeting happy accidents or meticulously planned takes, every chance to take a shot is worth it.
My first round of film school was at the University of North Alabama, where I earned my BA in Communications focused on Film and Digital Media Production, followed by the 40-week certificate program at the Seattle Film Institute. I am still based in Seattle, WA and work with clients all over the greater metro area.
WHAT I DO
SERVICES
EXPERIENCE
TECHNICAL
EDITOR
ASSISTANT EDITOR
DIT/MEDIA MANAGEMENT
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
CAMERA OPERATOR
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
STILL PHOTOGRAPHER
DOCUMENTARIES
PROMOS
SHORTS
FEATURES
MUSIC VIDEOS
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY
SET PHOTOGRAPHY
PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD
FINAL CUT PRO
DAVINCI RESOLVE
CANON
BLACK MAGIC
FUJIFILM
35MM FILM PHOTOGRAPHY
MEDIUM FORMAT PHOTOGRAPHY
MIRRORLESS/DSLR PHOTOGRAPHY
TESTIMONIALS
From Clients, Coworkers, and Colleagues
“I was very impressed with [Leah’s] editing skills -- [her] speed, accuracy, clip processing, discerning best clips to link together -- all amazing.”
Bry Troyer, Director, Badminton to the Bone (48HFP)
“An always incredibly hard worker and watching out for those details!”
Justin Robert Vinall, Director, EMIKO
“Leah’s ability to turn edits around quickly, is a saving grace. She takes direction well, and is focused and goal oriented. I look forward to future projects.”
Shelli Gonshorowski, producer/editor, Collective7
"[Leah]'s incredibly grounded, organized,
remarkably thoughtful and knowledgeable about the technology."
Kevin Tomlinson, director, "Crazywise"
"Leah has an eclectic knowledge base, excellent memory perfect for editing and contributes creatively while listening carefully to what each person she’s working with has to say."
Judy Kaplan, producer, "Crazywise"
"An amazing video editor that sees details and very efficient!"
Sam Snow, videographer/photographer
"She’s talented, dedicated, and reliable."
