Sidney Leeder
Producer / Filmmaker
shy kids
Sidney, a Toronto born performer & filmmaker, wrote, produced and acted in her first original work, (rough cut) which premiered at TIFF, was selected as a Vimeo Staff Pick, and screened at the MoMA. In 2019 Sidney began working with tech focused production company “shy kids”, producing and creatively collaborating on numerous projects; most notably creating the viral short film Air Head, and its sequel Deflated – the first films made using OpenAI’s text-to-video model Sora.
Schedule
25 mins
St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts - Jane Mallett Theatre
Behind the Lens: The Filmmaker's Creative Process
Emerging technologies are transforming the tools of the trade, but what does that mean for the creative process itself? Join Director X and Sidney Leeder as they delve into how they seamlessly blend music, film, and visual storytelling to create innovative, groundbreaking work. Gain insights into how they overcome creative challenges, stay ahead of industry trends, and harness the power of collaboration to bring their visionary projects to life.
