“David Leaf knows story-telling and music like few others. He possesses the rarest kind of talent — he’ll shine a light on the great works of the past, while also creating new works of magic and soul himself.”
Cameron Crowe, award-winning writer/director of
Almost Famous, Jerry Maguire, Fast Times At Ridgemont High
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He is a consummate storyteller. Whether it’s a screenplay, documentary, television special, book, producing or hosting an event, storytelling is at the heart of David Leaf’s gift. Whatever the subject, he presents it in an engaging, entertaining and meaningful way so the audience is transported on a journey they’ll never forget.
Filmmaking
David was a consultant on the Emmy-nominated HBO feature documentary, How Can You Mend a Broken Heart. Above: click to view trailer.
The emotional power of David Leaf’s work is unparalleled.
As a director and producer, David Leaf doesn’t just tell stories. His ability to craft a storyline—in a short film or a feature-length documentary—that keeps the audience glued to the screen is just part of what makes his work memorable.
Storytelling
Left to right: Grammy Award-winning producer Phil Ramone, Brian Wilson and David Leaf. Backstage at Radio City Music Hall during rehearsals for the 2001 “All Star Tribute To Brian Wilson.”
David Leaf can write for any medium, for any voice. His style is best described as conversational, and his scripts get directly to the heart of the matter.
Remarkably, he can craft a compelling message in a book or in a couple of sentences. His writing is clear, filled with context and clever wordplay. It works for the ear, and it works for the eye.
Hosting & Speaking
BMI President Del Bryant is the guest at David Leaf’s UCLA course, “Songwriters on Songwriting.” Leaf has been teaching this course at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music since 2012.
David Leaf knows how to engage an audience.
Leaf speaks with authority and his unique “take” captures audiences on an expansive variety of topics. 20th Century Music. Media. Politics. The Rock Era. Frank Sinatra. Sports. Television. Baby Boomers. The Draft & the Anti-Vietnam war movement. “The Killer Bs”: The Beatles, The Beach Boys and The Bee Gees.