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Leah Johnston

Leah Johnston - Nova Scotia

Leah is a filmmaker, photographer and actor. She has written and directed four award-winning short films, which have screened at dozens of festivals internationally.

She is from Nova Scotia, Canada. Her short film, INGRID AND THE BLACK HOLE, premiered at Fantasia Film Festival and was showcased at over twenty film festivals, winning eight awards, including Best Canadian Short at Edmonton International Film Festival. Her last short MOTHER’S SKIN was the only live-action film from North America selected to premiere in the Golden Goblet Competition at Shanghai International Film Festival. 

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