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My Mission

I'm deeply passionate about creating visual stories that evoke emotions, uplift spirits, and invite us to see the world in new ways. My goal as a filmmaker is to create films that leave viewers feeling better than when they arrived - to offer hope, positivity, and meaningful entertainment in a world that often feels overwhelming. I believe that hopeful narratives are more important than ever, and that stories filled with heart can have a real, lasting impact.

Lori Balaban, UCLA

“Lea's sensibility of telling stories through suggestion, and stillness, and letting the audience really sit with their emotions has a unique feel all her own."
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Latest News & Updates

My latest short script 'Delphy' wins Best Short Screenplay at Female Voices Rock Film Festival. 

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Delphy wins Best Short Screenplay

My latest work 'Delphy' takes home Best Short Screenplay at Female Voices Rock Film Festival in NYC.

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Interview with Utah Film Festival

Learn more about 'Delphy'and the writing process and inspiration by watching this interview by the Utah International Film Festival.

My Films

Below is a selection of reels and trailers highlighting my work as a director and filmmaker.

to learn more about my films, head over to my production company's website:

Lea Pfändler - Director Reel 2022
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Moment of Truth | Official Trailer
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TRAILER - A New Tomorrow
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Old Habits Die Hard TRAILER
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A Cycle - Official Teaser
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Fork In The Road - Trailer 2018
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My Awards

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Best Short Screenplay

for Delphy at Female Voices Rock Film Festival, 2025

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Best Film of the Festival

for Old Habits Die Hard at 300 Seconds Short Film Festival, 2019

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Best Short Script, Platinum Award

for Delphy at Independent Shorts Awards, Sept. 2024

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Best Mystery / Thriller / Suspense

for Old Habits Die Hard (super short category) at the AltFF Alternative Film Festival, 2018

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Best Emerging Storyteller

for Fork In The Road at Imagine This Girl Power Film and Media Showcase, 2019

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Audience Choice Award

for A Cycle at the Boulevard Film Festival, 2018

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