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Leah Gaydos

Leah Gaydos

Co - Founder/Executive Producer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    J.D. from Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University

  • Education

    • Emmaus High School

      2013 - 2017

      Activities and Societies: Drama Department, School News Channel Historian for Drama Department. I began working in the costumes department backstage for productions, and worked my way up to being a student director for my junior and senior year. I was the costumer for the Beast and Belle in Beauty and the Beast (2014), and for Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins (2015). I student directed four shows including; Romeo and Juliet (2015), Once Upon a Mattress (2016), Brighten Beach Memoirs (2017), and Miss Saigon (2017). Our production of Miss Saigon (2017) won Best… Show more Historian for Drama Department. I began working in the costumes department backstage for productions, and worked my way up to being a student director for my junior and senior year. I was the costumer for the Beast and Belle in Beauty and the Beast (2014), and for Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins (2015). I student directed four shows including; Romeo and Juliet (2015), Once Upon a Mattress (2016), Brighten Beach Memoirs (2017), and Miss Saigon (2017). Our production of Miss Saigon (2017) won Best Musical at the Freddy Awards. My senior year I also produced a student-run comedy show, Room and Board (2017). Show less

    • Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University

      2021 - 2024
      Doctor of Law - JD

      Activities and Societies: Member of: Sports and Entertainment Law Society, Hofstra Law Women, Hofstra Law Democrats, Dispute Resolution Society Family Court Review, Staff Member, Vol. 61

    • DePaul University

      2017 - 2021
      Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA Film/Cinema/Video Studies

      Activities and Societies: Chi Omega Minor in Business Administration Chi Omega:Involved in many leadership roles inside Chi Omega including; Food and Beverage Director for Chi O Carnival (2018) and Director for Wings for Wishes (2019), as well as, Assistant Panhellenic Delegate. I was also Assistant Recruitment Chair in 2019 assisting the Head of Recruitment in the formal rushing process. Film Festival Awards & Recognitions:HollyShorts Film Festival – Monthly Screening Selection (2020)Madeline… Show more Minor in Business Administration Chi Omega:Involved in many leadership roles inside Chi Omega including; Food and Beverage Director for Chi O Carnival (2018) and Director for Wings for Wishes (2019), as well as, Assistant Panhellenic Delegate. I was also Assistant Recruitment Chair in 2019 assisting the Head of Recruitment in the formal rushing process. Film Festival Awards & Recognitions:HollyShorts Film Festival – Monthly Screening Selection (2020)Madeline (2019), ProducerMosaic World Film Festival – Official Selection (2020)Restart (2019), ProducerThe Collective: Spotlight of the Week (2019)BINX (2018), ProducerMilwaukee Film Festival – Best Ensemble (2018)Trapped (2018), ProducerAll American High School Film Festival – Best Drama Nominee (2015)Allegory (2015), ProducerEmmaus Horror Film Festival – Best Storytelling (2014)Case No. 196 (2014), Producer Show less

  • Experience

    • Airborne Productions

      Jan 2013 - Feb 2016
      Co - Founder/Executive Producer

      I created a completely student-run production company, from the ground up. We ranged from creating commercials for local businesses, to short films, as well as some news stories. We've won several awards; including Best Storytelling for a Short Horror (2014), and we were nominated for many as well; such as Best Drama for the AAHSFF (2015).

    • A Storybook Party

      Oct 2014 - Sept 2019
      Character Performer

      I entertain guests dressed as characters including; princesses, superheroes, mascots, etc,. at birthday parties and special events.

    • Le Classique Salon

      Jan 2018 - Sept 2019
      Receptionist

      I ensure all marketing campaigns are continued on all of the salon's social media platform. As well as, keep up to date events and transfer online customer appointments made through social media to the books in store. I also plan and execute all events the salon holds.

    • DePaul University Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media

      Jan 2018 - Jun 2021
      Set Work

      I have been in a number of different roles on student sets during my time at DePaul. I was a Production Assistant, Post - ADR Casting Director, Locations Manager, an Assistant Director, and a Producer.

    • MAA Films

      Nov 2018 - Jan 2020
      Producer

      BINX (Short Film)Final film featured in “Spotlight of the Week” in association with the National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY). Led a cast and crew of over 100 people. Worked with investors and key creative team to secure funding of $11,000. Managed all paperwork, contracts, and release forms in associated with the legal team.

    • DePaul University

      Feb 2019 - Aug 2020
      Producer

      Love (Feature Film) Received a p.g.a. credit from the Producer’s Guild of America for work done on the film. Secured and managed the film’s budget of $15,000.

    • NBCUniversal

      Sept 2019 - Feb 2020
      Additional Set Production Assistant

      Chicago PD Season 7. Managed technical and administrative tasks, from running errands to distributing scripts, coordinating craft services, and assisting with light and sound for studio and on-location shoots.

    • [REDACTED] Entertainment

      Mar 2020 - Nov 2021

      Rounding (Feature Film) Coordinated the distribution of the $600K budget and managed investor relations. Managed coordination between the production, Screen Actors Guild of America, Illinois State Officials, and equipment rental houses. Collaborated with the Health & Safety Officer to create COVID protocols and ensured they were upheld throughout production. Directed finances and legal team throughout postproduction. Rounding premiered at Tribeca Film Festival 2022, and has since shown at Nashville Film Festival, Chicago International Film Festival, Thessaloniki Film Festival in Greece, and American Film Festival in Poland. Show less As the CFO and Co-Founder of [REDACTED] Entertainment, I help to oversee the company’s finances, legal dealings, greenlight projects, and oversee our production department alongside our COOs. I work mostly as an executive but have worked as a producer, unit production manager, and 1st assistant director. [REDACTED] Entertainment is the brainchild of up-and-coming young womxn. We are confident self-starters and have created a filmmaking network of our own. We have low-budget experience and indie/commercial producing knowledge due to studying and working in Chicago. We intend to tap into the independent film world and use the techniques of high performing studios at a low budget to maximize profits, projects, and amplify mis/underrepresented voices.Contact us at redacted.ent@gmail.com to inquire about our services. We take on projects of all kinds from development to distribution and look forward to collaborating with You! Show less

      • Producer

        Oct 2020 - Nov 2021

      • Chief Financial Officer

        Mar 2020 - Aug 2021

    • Susan Wild for Congress

      Jul 2020 - Nov 2020
      Social Media Intern

      Created social media content for US congressional campaign to get information out to constituents on how to vote in such a unique election.

    • On The Go Jo

      Oct 2020 - Oct 2020
      Producer

      Coordinated with the coffee company and key creative team to produce a social media commercial.

    • Warner Bros. Entertainment

      Oct 2020 - Oct 2020
      Lock-Up Production Assistant

      Ensured the safety of cast, crew, and the general public by keeping them off set during stunts, vehicle chases, and VFX work.

    • Kaitlyn Peterson Productions

      May 2021 - Aug 2021
      Executive Producer

      Collaborated between the showrunner, director of photography, episode directors, and producers to ensure a smooth production. Managed a cast and crew for a 5-episode run.

    • Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University

      May 2022 - Aug 2022
      Research Assistant

      Served as Irina Manta's research assistant. Researched intellectual property law relating to professor’s publications. Created, maintained, and organized articles, abstracts, and their citations. Updated and organized research databases with current cases and relevant information.

    • Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP

      Sept 2022 - Dec 2022
      Legal Intern

    • NBCUniversal

      Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
      Legal Intern - Corporate Functions

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Leah Gaydos
      Best Feature Graveyard Shift Nashville Film Festival Oct 2022
    • Awarded to Leah Gaydos
      Esport Negotiation Competition Championship Winner Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law Oct 2022 On October 21, 2022, and October 22, 2022, the Dispute Resolution Society had a team participate in the Esports Negotiation Competition hosted by Villanova Law School, which was held virtually. The Competition is an Interscholastic Negotiation Competition consisting of head-to-head negotiations between teams of two competitors. They negotiated problems based on real-world scenarios related to the emerging field of Esports, including contract negotiations between Esports Players and Esports… Show more On October 21, 2022, and October 22, 2022, the Dispute Resolution Society had a team participate in the Esports Negotiation Competition hosted by Villanova Law School, which was held virtually. The Competition is an Interscholastic Negotiation Competition consisting of head-to-head negotiations between teams of two competitors. They negotiated problems based on real-world scenarios related to the emerging field of Esports, including contract negotiations between Esports Players and Esports Teams. The competition played host to teams from across the country and was judged by individuals in the Esports industry.Joseph Guarnaccia and Leah Gaydos defeated the field and took home the Championship! They received rave reviews and amazing feedback throughout the competition, including the finals where the Judges crowned them the winners. Show less
    • Awarded to Leah Gaydos
      Best Ensemble Milwaukee Film Festival Sep 2018 Received award for Best Ensemble for a short film, TRAPPED, I produced in June 2018.
    • Awarded to Leah Gaydos
      Excellence in Public Speaking Emmaus High School May 2017
    • Awarded to Leah Gaydos
      Nominee for Best Drama All American High School Film Festival Oct 2015
    • Awarded to Leah Gaydos
      Best Storytelling for a Short Film Emmaus Arts Commission Oct 2013