Leo Maguire

Biography

Winner of the prestigious Grierson award, BAFTA nominated Leo Maguire is known for crafting strong character lead films drawn from documentary and drama. His photography lead him to win the Getty Grant and be named as a FOAM Talent. His work has been exhibited internationally and alongside Steve McQueen at PICA. His award-winning cult films ‘Gypsy Blood’ and ‘Dogging Tales’ have been rereleased globally to widespread acclaim. Leo’s ability to shine a light and draw out emotive performance from actors and street cast alike all built in cinematic worlds set him apart.

Leo Maguire