I am always looking for interesting new opportunities to cut video. Contact me for details.
I am always looking for interesting new opportunities to cut video. Contact me for details.
In 2018, I was invited to film the legendary Brooklyn dive bar Hank’s Saloon in the final months before they were forced to close their doors forever. Due to other work obligations, the footage sat on the back burner for several years.
In 2024, thanks to a successful crowdfunding campaign, I was finally able to complete the film, which is currently in final post-production and scheduled to hit the festival circuit in 2025.
You can find out more about the film—and Hank’s—here.
WARNING: NSFW language.
In December 2024, Bounce House—an ongoing live burlesque collective dedicated to the celebration of plus-sized bodies—performed onstage at Lincoln Center.
I had to miss the show, but I was lucky enough to film and edit this reality-style intro video—as well as a short promo for the store Plus Brooklyn—both of which screened live during the performance.
You can find out more about Bounce House here.
From 2021 through 2023, I worked as Editor on “Nyctophobia”, a feature-length experimental horror film written and directed by Seayoon Jeong. The film is currently on the festival circuit.
This is one of two official trailers that I conceived and cut for the film.
UPDATE: In June, “Nyctophobia” won the award for Outstanding Editing from the 2024 Art of Brooklyn Film Festival.
In keeping with the collaborative spirit of the event, I filmed their outdoor party over the course of one day, then sampled and remixed various audio moments to create the soundtrack for this video.
Filmed and Edited by Leon Chase.
Performer Credits
Compiled and edited by Leon Chase.
For each event, I also personally curate and assemble a one-of-a-kind “Video Mixtape”: a collection of contemporary trailers, drive-in movie advertisements, and assorted vintage weirdness—all related somehow to the era and genre of the featured film.
Filmed and Edited by Leon Chase.
Editing and Sound Design by Leon Chase.
Winner: Best Sound Design
SVA Short Film Fest 2021
Starring Allison Pittel and Michael Phoenix.
Trailer edited by Leon Chase.
Directed, Filmed, and Edited by Leon Chase
Both the music and video were crafted entirely from public-domain audio samples and footage.
The challenge: Make a movie, under two minutes, without leaving your home, using only a cell phone and available lights.
Shot on a Galaxy S10 phone. All jobs except acting were done by me.
Official Selection:
Corman Quarantine Film Festival
Coney Island Film Festival 2020
New York City Quarantine Film Festival 2020
Conceived and Edited by Leon Chase
I had been kicking around the idea of this video for quite a while. While recovering from COVID-19 in April 2020, I suddenly found myself with more time on my hands, and figured it was a good opportunity to finally sit down and make it happen.
All content is property of the original copyright holders.
UPDATE: Due to a truly massive amount of copyright violations, this video is no longer available on YouTube. But you can still view my archive of its many, many mixed responses here.
Filmed and Edited by Leon Chase
Winner: Audience Choice Award
Art of Brooklyn Film Festival 2019
Watch the full movie here
Filmed and Edited by Leon Chase
Official Selection:
2017 Coney Island Film Festival
Anthology Film Archives, New York City
Center for Sex and Culture, San Francisco
Watch the full movie here
Written, Directed, Filmed, and Edited by Leon Chase
Winner:
Best Editing – Genre Celebration Festival
Best Noir Short – Genre Celebration Festival
Maverick Award – L.A. Neo Noir Fest
Official Selection:
2016 Bad Film Fest
New York Film Week
2016 New York Short Film Festival