Leandra
Mañon
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Through the years, I've had the privilege of creating documentary-style projects focused on social issues ranging from public housing to countering stereotypes within the Bronx. I have experience shooting with Canon c100 & c200 and utilizing editing software such as Adobe Premiere and CapCut.
“Behind The Photos”
Premiered On: CUNY TV
Air Date: February 2025
Timeline of work: March 2024
Synopsis: Behind The Photos is a 6-minute short documentary featuring NYC freelance photographer Gabe Suazo. Dominican born and Bronx raised, Suazo takes us on a journey through his photographic process while shedding light on what it’s like to be an artist raised in an immigrant household.
Link: Behind The Photos
My Roles: Director, Interviewer, Videographer, Editor
Equipment used: Canon c100 + lavalier kit, Adobe Premiere
"Welcome To The Bronx"
Screened At: Newmark Film Festival
Air Date: December 2024
Timeline of work: May 2024 - December 2024
Scene description: This scene takes us to the backrooms of the South Bronx for a rave. Bodega Rave, hosted by MUNDO a Caribbean sound system born in The Bronx was created for the uptown dance and rave scene.
Synopsis: Welcome To The Bronx is a short documentary that explores the Bronx through the eyes of the narrator, Leandra Manon. Manon, who is a born and raised Bronx-Dominican, grew up with the notion that where she came from wasn't a place that folks should aspire to be in. Being fed up with the harmful stereotypes and narratives that continue to harm the boroughs reputation today, Manon takes viewers on a journey through the borough to uncover what makes this borough worth being in.
My Roles: Director, Interviewer, Videographer, Editor Equipment used: Canon c100 & c200 + lavalier kit, Adobe Premiere
Disclaimer: This is not the final edition of the documentary as it is still in its pre and post production phase! This is a sample of the documentary's first, rough edit.
“NYCHA: The False American Dream”
Self Published: May 2020
Timeline of work: August 2019 - May 2020
Synopsis: NYCHA: The False American Dream is a mixed-media website highlighting Fulton Housing tenants who feared then-Mayor Bill De Blasio's privatization plans could displace them from their homes. This website contains photographs, videos and audio interviews from Fulton tenants, allies and activists.
Website Link
My Roles: Director, Interviewer, Videographer, Editor, Website designer
Equipment used: Canon c100 + lavalier kit, Adobe Premiere
