Christopher Leone (born October 13, 1971) is a Los Angeles-based filmmaker with a background in visual effects and CG animation.

Biography

Leone wrote and directed the science-fiction film '' Parallels'' released by Fox Digital Studio on the Netflix streaming service in March 2015. Before that Leone directed two seasons of the digital series ''Suit Up'' and one season of ''Wolfpack of Reseda'', also for Fox Digital. Leone co-wrote and co-executive produced ''

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'', a mini-series for Syfy produced by

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, starring

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, and

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. ''The Lost Room'' was created by Leone, Laura Harkcom, and Paul Workman and first aired in December 2006. Leone, Harkcom, and Workman were nominated for a

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in 2008. In 2006, Leone's short film ''K-7'' screened at over 60 film festivals, including the

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and

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, and won 12 awards including Best Live Action Short at HBO's U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Best Short at

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, and a Jury Mention at the

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. In July 2009,

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published ''

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'', written by Leone. He also directs commercials for Traction Avenue in downtown Los Angeles.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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