Gary Leva brings a diverse background and abundant experience to his role as president of Leva FilmWorks. He has distinguished himself as the creative force behind over 50 films and television broadcasts. His feature documentary, Fog City Mavericks, which highlights 100 years in the history of San Francisco’s vibrant filmmaking community, had its world premiere at the 50th San Francisco International Film Festival and can now be seen on the STARZ Network or on DVD from Anchor Bay.

As a writer, director and producer, Leva’s documentaries have made a lasting contribution to the history of film. His award-winning A Legacy of Filmmakers: The Early Years of American Zoetrope, which premiered at the Telluride Film Festival, is now a part of the curriculum at several top film schools. Other projects pay tribute to the influence of such films as Star Wars, Ben-Hur, All the President’s Men, The Maltese Falcon and Malcolm X.

Leva’s other projects include the award-winning feature film, Plan B, starring Jon Cryer, and the hilarious mockumentary R2–D2: Beneath the Dome, which was broadcast nationally on Fox.

Leva also takes pride in his role as director of tribute films for a variety of clients, including the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s annual Dinner of Champions. Recent efforts include the Spirit of Life Award to actress Teri Garr.

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