Diana Leach is a Writer and Director with a sharp eye for storytelling, a knack for humor, and a love for the eccentric. A graduate of Swinburne Film and Television, she made an early splash with her award-winning short Collectors—a quirky gem that caught the attention of the UK’s Channel Four. Her Diane Arbus meets Cane Toads short film, 'Brief Secrets' hit the international cinema circuit alongside Rhinoskin, while her visually striking  drama, 'Green Eyes', screened at festivals worldwide.

Beyond film, Diana has directed over 150 television commercials for brands from Sony to The Salvation Army. She has worked high-end with all the tech and toys and low-end with  tiny crews. Diana developed a technique  for capturing raw and natural performances, particularly from from non-actors and is known for her digital design collaborations. In 2008, she launched Streetlife Films where she continues to produce and direct.

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For television she's directed seven episodes of the popular cooking show 'Bill’s Food', the drama sequences for six episodes of 'Undercurrent', and writing/directing the ABC documentary, 'Surviving Shepherd’s Pie'.

 Diana is currently writing 10 Toes Deep, a gritty drama set in the Australian rap scene. Diana Leach brings a bold and distinctive voice to every project she takes on.