Idalina Leandro
- Producer
- Actress
- Director
Idalina Leandro, an award winning Canadian Portuguese producer and director, embarked on her acting journey in Paris in 2004, after years of global exploration. Returning to London, England, in 2005, she established her own production company, a creative sanctuary where she excelled as a writer, producer, director, and actress. In this realm, Idalina not only helmed numerous short films but also served as an associate producer and shared the screen with notable figures like Danny Dyer and Tamer Hassan in the feature film "The Last Seven."
Taking a hiatus from acting in 2010, Idalina returned to her Canadian roots and delved into the world of documentary production and direction under her banner, A Film Company. The allure of the stage beckoned her back in 2019. Since then, she has graced numerous TV episodics and independent short and feature films, earning recognition for her standout roles in Eli Roth's "Urban Legends" and "Haunted Museum."
Anticipation surrounds Idalina's forthcoming portrayal of Claire in the independent thriller, "The Pines Still Whisper," for which she garnered a nomination for outstanding actress. The film is set to captivate audiences on the film festival circuit in 2023. Recently, she showcased her versatility by co-writing and co-directing a short film in which she stars, slated for release in mid-2024.
Idalina is a Meisner-trained actor, having honed her craft under the tutelage of Scott Williams at the Impulse Company. Scott, a disciple of Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City, contributed to her solid foundation. Idalina's journey of artistic growth also includes studies with Clay Banks in LA, and Adrian Griffin at the Fraser Studio in Toronto. Most recently, she expanded her repertoire with Stephen Van Dorn at The Warner Loughlin Studios, delving into the Warner Loughlin Technique and improv classes at the Bad Dog Theatre in Toronto, Canada.
Idalina Leandro's narrative is a testament to her unwavering commitment to the art of storytelling, seamlessly transitioning between roles as a producer, director, and actress, and leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema.
Taking a hiatus from acting in 2010, Idalina returned to her Canadian roots and delved into the world of documentary production and direction under her banner, A Film Company. The allure of the stage beckoned her back in 2019. Since then, she has graced numerous TV episodics and independent short and feature films, earning recognition for her standout roles in Eli Roth's "Urban Legends" and "Haunted Museum."
Anticipation surrounds Idalina's forthcoming portrayal of Claire in the independent thriller, "The Pines Still Whisper," for which she garnered a nomination for outstanding actress. The film is set to captivate audiences on the film festival circuit in 2023. Recently, she showcased her versatility by co-writing and co-directing a short film in which she stars, slated for release in mid-2024.
Idalina is a Meisner-trained actor, having honed her craft under the tutelage of Scott Williams at the Impulse Company. Scott, a disciple of Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City, contributed to her solid foundation. Idalina's journey of artistic growth also includes studies with Clay Banks in LA, and Adrian Griffin at the Fraser Studio in Toronto. Most recently, she expanded her repertoire with Stephen Van Dorn at The Warner Loughlin Studios, delving into the Warner Loughlin Technique and improv classes at the Bad Dog Theatre in Toronto, Canada.
Idalina Leandro's narrative is a testament to her unwavering commitment to the art of storytelling, seamlessly transitioning between roles as a producer, director, and actress, and leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema.
