Leigh Scott has amassed an impressive portfolio of over two dozen feature films, solidifying his position as a multifaceted professional in the film industry, with a career spanning nearly two decades.
He commenced his journey at the esteemed University of Southern California's School of Cinema-Television, where he secured a prestigious internship at Roger Corman's renowned Concorde Pictures. During his time at Concorde, Leigh was involved in various aspects of production, marketing, and development, laying the groundwork for his future endeavors.
Upon graduating at the tender age of 22, Leigh made a significant impact by producing and directing his debut feature film, Beach House, in 1996. This milestone was followed four years later by Art House, a comedy that earned an official selection at the esteemed Aspen U.S. Comedy Arts festival in 1998.
Throughout his career, Leigh has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation, pioneering the adoption of digital acquisition and post-production techniques. He was one of the first filmmakers to advocate for the use of digital acquisition over traditional film stock, and he played a pivotal role in training editors at Warner Bros. in the utilization of computer editing systems as early as 1994.
Leigh's trailblazing spirit continued to manifest itself through his innovative approach to filmmaking, as he became one of the first directors to utilize RED digital cinema cameras and supervised some of the earliest motion-capture tests and shoots for Microsoft, further cementing his status as a visionary in the industry.
