Leonardo Pallenberg

Leonardo was born in Rome in 1982 to a family of musicians and artists with German and Hungarian heritage. He earned a BA in Digital & Virtual Design in 2006 and subsequently completed a Filmmaking degree at the New York Film Academy in NYC. Following his studies, Leonardo worked with globally recognized brands such as Nike, Fanta, Budweiser, KIA Motors, QVC TV, Google, DreamWorks Pictures, l'Oréal, and the United Nations. He also collaborated with worldwide celebrities such as Helen Mirren, Taylor Hackford, Stephen Lang, John Turturro and Neil deGrasse Tyson. Many of Leonardo's projects were premiered at international festivals and platforms, including national television. His expertise and dedication have also led to teaching an intensive cinematography course at Pace University, further solidifying his role as a mentor and leader in the field.