Leanne Pooley

Celebrated for her compelling storytelling, Leanne Pooley was born in 1961 in Winnipeg, Canada, but she has spent most of her career in New Zealand. Active since 1992, Pooley has made her mark in the world of documentary filmmaking with acclaimed works like "The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls" and "Beyond The Edge", and has been honored with numerous awards, including the ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) for her services to film. She excels in crafting narratives that are both deeply personal and universally resonant, often exploring the human condition through historical events.

Leanne Pooley illuminates the screen with her uncanny ability to delve into the heart of her subjects, making her documentaries a rich tapestry of human experiences.