Adam Leon is an American film director and writer working in New York City. His first feature film, Gimme the Loot, won the Grand Jury Prize at South by Southwest and premiered internationally at the Cannes Film Festival (Un Certain Regard) in 2012.[1] Leon’s second feature, Tramps, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2016, where Netflix acquired worldwide rights.[2] His newest film, Italian Studies, stars Vanessa Kirby.[3] Leon's films have received critical acclaim.[4][5]
- ^ Smith, Nigel (30 April 2012). "Cannes Adds Seven More Titles to Lineup; SXSW Winner 'Gimme the Loot' Among New Additions". IndieWire. James Israel. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
- ^ Lang, Brent (19 September 2016). "Toronto: Netflix Buys Adam Leon's Romantic Comedy "Tramps"". Variety. Brent Lang. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (March 6, 2019). "Vanessa Kirby, Adam Leon Wrap Drama In New York City".
- ^ Scott, A.O. (21 March 2013). "Larceny For The Sake of Art; 'Gimme the Loot' Directed by Adam Leon". The New York Times. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
- ^ Rooney, David (10 September 2016). ""Tramps" Film Review: TIFF 2016". Hollywood Reporter. David Rooney. Retrieved 15 November 2016.