Storytelling in all forms.
A lover of all stories, Lesha is especially interested in genre filmmaking, helping under-represented filmmakers bring their stories to life, and bringing a unique feminine perspective to her work.
Click the name of the film on the right (or below on mobile) for more information.
Some Recent Highlights include:
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Part of the 2023 VIFF Catalyst Mentorship Program
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Props and Art Director for Drier Down Here, CCA Short (In Post)
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1st AD for Unwavering Word Indie Documentary - VAFF 2023
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Set Decorator for an RBC x Joybox Commercial
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1st AD for Sóng xô for FORM Festival and Kalakar, in post
Another (2023)
Thesis Film at UBC, Written/Directed by Lesha Vescio, Produced by Isabella Jaramillo and Karl Lee, Cinematography by Austin Kwok, Production Design by Samantha Lam. Stinger Awards 2023 AWARD WINNER for Best Student Film. Chilliwack Independent Film Festival Nominee for Best Student Film 2023. POV Film Festival 2022 awards for best score, production design and cinematography. View the filmfreeway page with more information by clicking on the image below:
Still Playing (2023)
UBC Thesis Film. Co-Produced by Lesha Vescio and Austin Kwok, directed by Jack Bailey, Cinematography by Jamie Mitri. POV 2022 Audience Choice Award. Currently in the final stages of Post Production.
BEAST (2022)
3rd Year Film Production at UBC, Written/Directed by Lesha Vescio, Produced and Edited by Isabella Jaramillo, Cinematography and score by Harley Maranan. POV 2021 Award for Audience Choice. Currently awaiting funding for final post production re-vamp an festival run. Click photo for original POV link:
When Will This Story End (2021)
3rd Year Film Production at UBC, Co-produced by Lesha Jay Vescio and Isabella Jaramillo, Cinematography by Austin Kwok, Edited by Jaimie Mitri, Written and Directed by Jack Bailey. POV 2021 Awards for Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor. Premiered at the 2023 Vancouver Short Film Festival and was nominated for 4 awards, winning best student script. Click photo for VSFF link:
