Winner of twenty-four international awards in film, television, and theatre, Paul Leaf has made a remarkable impact in the entertainment industry. His extensive career has been marked by the direction of numerous short-films, each one showcasing his unique talent and vision.
Some of his most notable short-film credits include "The Last Mohican," which opened the first New York Film Festival in 1964, starring the acclaimed actor Alan Arkin. Additionally, he directed "Bach to Bach," featuring the talented Mike Nichols and Elaine May, in 1967. His other notable short-films include "The Anatomy of Cindy Fink" (1968),"Sunday Father" (1969) starring Dustin Hoffman, "I Never Promised You A Long Run" (1971) featuring Terry Kiser and Rose Gregorio, and "The Reason Why" (1971),written by the renowned playwright Arthur Miller and starring Eli Wallach and Robert Ryan.
As a 2nd AD, Paul Leaf has worked on several feature films, including "Rosemary's Baby" (1968),"The Odd Couple" (1968),"On A Clear Day You Can See Forever" (1970),"Desperate Characters" (1971),and "Hail" (1972).
In television, Paul Leaf has made a significant impact as a producer and/or director for NBC and ABC, working on several Movies of the Week. Some of his notable credits include "The Scottsboro Boys" (1976),"The Disappearance of Sister Aimee" (1976),"Sargent Matlovich vs. The U.S. Air Force" (1978),and "Top Secret" (1978) starring the legendary comedian Bill Cosby.
Paul Leaf's educational background is impressive, having graduated from City College of New York with Honors in theatre. He further honed his skills at the Arts Students League, studying painting with the renowned artist Yasua Kuniyoshi, and later enrolled in the Kunst Academie in Stuttgart, Germany.
In addition to his work in film and television, Paul Leaf is also a published author, having written the novel "Comrades." He has also taught at the University of Southern California as a lecturer in their "Adaptations" Professional Writers Program. Throughout his extensive career, Paul Leaf has worked on an impressive 34 Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, solidifying his reputation as a talented and versatile industry professional.
