User:Leonardcarillo

EARLY LIFE Leonard Jess Carillo was born in 1957 in Madera California to Mother Carol Carillo and father Jess Carillo. Leonard Attended Madera High school until relocating to Sacramento in 1975 with his parents were he graduated from Foothill High school in 1976 as a mid term graduate. Leonard studied Architectural design and wanted to become an architect before becoming a professional musician. Leonard became involved in a number of touring rock bands traveling the U.S. and abroad. Leonard became interested in graphic design while performing odd jobs working on and off with a number of companies designing logos, ad campaigns etc. Leonard was smitten with the film bug after being involved in a number of ad campaigns that he was involved in and decided to become a filmmaker.

CAREER Leonard Carillo is the owner of Film DaVinci (www.filmdavincionline.com) a film and video production company that produces independent motion pictures as well as commercials, corporate videos and music videos for a select list of clientele. For past eighteen years, Leonard has concentrated on perfecting his craft as a filmmaker and has dedicated his life to that goal. Leonard is a graduate of the Los Angles Film School in 1994. Leonard had written, directed and produced over 9 films and has won a number of prestigious awards from the New York International Film Festival, The Nashville International Film Festival, Buckingham International Film Festival and the Moving Pictures International Film Festival. Leonard has been concentrating on building his corporate clientele for the past three years by producing a number of projects for clients like Nissan Motor Corporation as well as a number of local to international corporations. Leonard is also a seasoned musician performing frequently with his jazz band Analog Jazz (www.analogjazz.com). Leonard plays the upright as well as the electric bass.

PERSONAL LIFE Leonard and his family resides in Sacramento California and enjoys golf and other out door activities with wife Patricia (28 years),his two adult sons Jesse & Jared. Jesse is pursuing his business degree and Jared is pursuing acting as a career. Leonard's wife Patricia is an executive assistant with a large organization. Leonard is a firm believer in life and ones full participation in it. Leonard is quoted "Life is to be fully enjoyed and is required a 100% participation in it."''