Bio
Born and raised in Montreal, Canada, Bobby León is a self-taught director and photographer whose work is profoundly influenced by her deep-rooted passion for movement and dance. Years spent with the Canadian company AP&A not only took her around the world as their visual director and board member but also ingrained in her a unique artistic approach that seamlessly blends motion with visual storytelling.
Her diverse portfolio spans advertising, music videos, short films, and projection designs for the stage. Notably, her film ‘6’58 Manifesto’ co-directed with Andrea Peña, premiered at the Venice Biennale in 2023. In 2024, she was nominated for Best Music Video at Les Victoires de la Musique for Zaho de Sagazan’s La Symphonie des Éclairs, solidifying her status as an emerging talent to watch. Recognized by LBB Online as one of Canada’s top emerging directors, her work has garnered accolades from prestigious festivals including the Independent Shorts Awards in LA and the Berlin Fashion Film Festival.
Currently based in London, UK, Bobby continues to push creative boundaries, collaborating on international projects across London, Paris, and Canada. She remains dedicated to bringing humanness and diversity to the forefront of her visual narratives.
Her diverse portfolio spans advertising, music videos, short films, and projection designs for the stage. Notably, her film ‘6’58 Manifesto’ co-directed with Andrea Peña, premiered at the Venice Biennale in 2023. In 2024, she was nominated for Best Music Video at Les Victoires de la Musique for Zaho de Sagazan’s La Symphonie des Éclairs, solidifying her status as an emerging talent to watch. Recognized by LBB Online as one of Canada’s top emerging directors, her work has garnered accolades from prestigious festivals including the Independent Shorts Awards in LA and the Berlin Fashion Film Festival.
Currently based in London, UK, Bobby continues to push creative boundaries, collaborating on international projects across London, Paris, and Canada. She remains dedicated to bringing humanness and diversity to the forefront of her visual narratives.
Recognition
2024
National Arts Centre (Canada) - Interdisciplinary interview for Uaque
Les Victoires de la Musique (France) - Nomination for La Symphonie des Éclairs
Bolton Film Festival - Nomination for Mr. Munro
48h Film - Judge
2023
6.58 Manifesto presented at the 2023 Venice Dance Biennale
Berlin Fashion Film Festival - Nomination for Mr. Munro
Mirada Cortada Film Festival - Nomination for Mr. Munro
Madrid Shorts Film Awards - Best Short Film awarded to Mr. Munro
Tokyo International Cinema Awards - Nomination for Mr. Munro
Independent Shorts Awards - Silver and Bronze at the in the categories: Best Web and New Media (Silver), Best Production Design (Silver), Best Experimental Short (Bronze), Best Sound Design (Bronze) for Mr. Munro
Berlin Indie Film Festival - Best Fashion Film award for Mr. Munro
National Arts Centre (Canada) - Interdisciplinary interview for Uaque
Les Victoires de la Musique (France) - Nomination for La Symphonie des Éclairs
Bolton Film Festival - Nomination for Mr. Munro
48h Film - Judge
2023
6.58 Manifesto presented at the 2023 Venice Dance Biennale
Berlin Fashion Film Festival - Nomination for Mr. Munro
Mirada Cortada Film Festival - Nomination for Mr. Munro
Madrid Shorts Film Awards - Best Short Film awarded to Mr. Munro
Tokyo International Cinema Awards - Nomination for Mr. Munro
Independent Shorts Awards - Silver and Bronze at the in the categories: Best Web and New Media (Silver), Best Production Design (Silver), Best Experimental Short (Bronze), Best Sound Design (Bronze) for Mr. Munro
Berlin Indie Film Festival - Best Fashion Film award for Mr. Munro
Press
(ENG) LBB Online - Canada’s Top Emerging Directors
(ENG) One Point Four - From Osaka with Love Feature
(FR) Le Journal de Montréal - Entrevue avec Raphaël Gendron-Martin
(FR) Aux Quotidiens Canal M - Entrevue avec Hélène Denis
(ENG) LBB Online - You Are Loved
(ENG) One Point Four - From Osaka with Love Feature
(FR) Le Journal de Montréal - Entrevue avec Raphaël Gendron-Martin
(FR) Aux Quotidiens Canal M - Entrevue avec Hélène Denis
(ENG) LBB Online - You Are Loved
Bookings
Rodeo Production (Canada)
martine@rodeoproduction.com
Mayda Creative Co (USA)
zu@mayda.co
Europe + UK
bobby@bobbyleon.studio
martine@rodeoproduction.com
Mayda Creative Co (USA)
zu@mayda.co
Europe + UK
bobby@bobbyleon.studio