Leo Purman
Cinematographer || Photographer
Leo Purman (he/his) is from Milwaukee Wisconsin, and is a graduate of NYU’s photography & imaging program, and AFI’s cinematography program. Some notable projects include Nigerian feature The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos (dir. The Abajowo Collective, TIFF 2024) and Egyptian/Lebanese feature The Judgement (dir. Marwan Mokbel, Tallgrass 2023). Leo frequently collaborates with international directors and stories, shooting films in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Mexico, and more.
Leo’s work has been featured at festivals such as TIFF, SXSW, Tribeca, Palm Springs, Tallgrass, Dublin, Reeling, HOF and has appeared on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and in the Washington Post, and Rolling Stone magazine.
Most recently, Leo photographed the upcoming feature Forge (dir. Jing Ai Ng) staring Kelly Marie Tran, premiering at SXSW 2025!
Features & TV
Matt Dipaolo || 818 642-7039 || mdipaolo@zerogravitymanagement.com
Personal
414 687-1386 || leo.purman@gmail.com
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Personal Statement
Making images has been a part of my identity since I was a kid. Photographing my friends, my family, and just about every abandoned building, neon sign, or gas station I could find in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Seeing the world through a lens for this long has given me a sentimental perspective. I'm drawn to stories about intimacy, connection in the face of adversity, and how relationships interact with time. I enjoy learning. I am honest about making mistakes. And I believe friendship comes first in collaboration. I am comfortable in places I have never been, working with folks for the first time, and making movies in remote/unusual conditions. I like having fun on set, and I really like what I do.
