Known for Directing
Having had a very successful career as an assistant director, Jennifer Leacey graduated from AFTRS in 2010 garnering the prestigious Foxtel Scholarship. Her graduating short film, 'CONNECTION' successfully travelled the international festival circuit including the Palm Springs and Bristol's Close Encounters. Her debut project, 'DODGE' was shortlisted for Australia's premier short film festival, Tropfest. Since graduating Jennifer has not stopped. Immediately following the Foxtel Scholarship she directed a web series to support the Southern Star/W Channel's second season of 'SPIRITED'. From there she went on to work with Baz Luhrmann on 'THE GREAT GATSBY', which culminated in 2012 with her directing a second unit on behalf of Baz. 2013 has seen Jennifer extend herself over numerous projects such as music videos, TVCs .She has directed Eight episodes of the television series 'WONDERLAND' and the Television Movie Mary : The making of a Princess for Fremantle Media/Channel Ten. Three episodes of Wanted for Matchbox Pictures and the Seven Network. Two episodes of The Wrong Girl for Play Maker and the Ten network. Four episodes of Newtons Law for Every Cloud and the ABC and is currently directing Two episodes of the new ABC series Pulse for Beyond Productions. All this whilst also developing a number of projects, including a coming of age romantic comedy with Paper Moon Productions, a tale of forbidden love with The Three Sisters Productions and a television series set to challenge our faith in the media through her own production Company.
Born
April 9, 1968 (age 58)
Birthplace
Australia
Filmography
16 films, 10 shows


Cold Mountain
2003 · 2h 34m
country: United States
In this classic story of love and devotion set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, a wounded Confederate soldier named W.P. Inman deserts his unit and travels across the South, aiming to return to his young wife, Ada, who he left behind to tend their farm. As Inman makes his perilous journey home, Ada struggles to keep their home intact with the assistance of Ruby, a mysterious drifter sent to help her by a kindly neighbor.


Ghost Ship
2002 · 1h 31m
country: United States
After discovering a passenger ship missing since 1962 floating adrift on the Bering Sea, salvagers claim the vessel as their own. Once they begin towing the ghost ship towards harbor, a series of bizarre occurrences happen and the group becomes trapped inside the ship, which they soon learn is inhabited by a demonic creature.


Garage Days
2002 · 1h 45m
country: Australia
The story of a young Sydney band trying to get a foothold in the competitive world of rock n' roll. After the band's first gig is a colossal failure, the lead singer takes it upon himself to go out and pursue the most successful rock manager in the country. Meanwhile, the other members of the band continue to deal with the kind of everyday life issues that can ultimately tear a band apart. It may be the dawn of a new millennium, but it's still a long way to the top if you want to rock n' roll.


Moulin Rouge!
2001 · 2h 8m
country: Australia
A celebration of love and creative inspiration takes place in the infamous, gaudy and glamorous Parisian nightclub, at the cusp of the 20th century. A young poet, who is plunged into the heady world of Moulin Rouge, begins a passionate affair with the club's most notorious and beautiful star.


The Echo of Thunder
1998 · 1h 38m
country: Australia
Scenic settings in Australia enhance this Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation, a simple yet engaging tale about a teenage girl's adjustment to a new family.