Biography

Todd Leatherman is a documentary cameraperson based in New York. He is frequently credited as a cinematographer, assistant camera and camera operator on feature-length documentary films and multi-part series. He is also the owner and operator of Legacy Lens Studios. Inspired by the filmmaking techniques of classic and modern cinema, he is particularly focused on finding innovative ways of capturing truly cinematic images within the realistic scope of documentary productions. While he is naturally drawn to projects concerning political and social issues, he has experience filming a wide range of documentary genres in many corners of the globe.

Todd is also a frequent collaborator of the USC Shoah Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by Steven Spielberg to record the visual testimonies of Holocaust survivors and help ensure their preservation for generations to come. He is proud to have filmed many survivor testimonies over the past decade.

Todd's work has appeared on a variety of platforms including Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Apple TV, Amazon, AMC, PBS, Showtime, Disney+, Discovery+ and National Geographic. He is an FAA-licensed drone pilot and a graduate of the University of Maryland and the New York Film Academy. He lives along the Hudson River with his partner, Erica, and their beloved pup, Stella.
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