Yony Leyser

Yony Leyser, born in 1984 in Chicago, USA, has been an active filmmaker since the early 2000s, creating impactful pieces in the genres of documentary and drama. His most notable films include "William S. Burroughs: A Man Within" and "Desire Will Set You Free", though he has yet to garner major awards at film festivals. His directorial style is marked by an unflinching exploration of counterculture, LGBTQ+ themes, and social issues, often through a highly personal lens. Yony Leyser, with his profound empathy and keen eye for detail, paints an intimate portrait of the underrepresented and misunderstood.