about leila
Leila Yavari is an emerging filmmaker born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a graduate of Emory University and a recent Master’s graduate from the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts. Leila’s passion is in telling stories about the experience of womanhood, historical fiction, and coming of age. Her filmmaking skills include writing, production design, and editing.
Leila's student films have won awards and been showcased nationally as well as internationally at the Cannes International Film Festival Short Film Corner. To book or request Leila's full CV, please email her.