Leonardo Cross is a New York City-based video editor and filmmaker specializing in social-first content, branded storytelling, and narrative film. With 3+ years of experience editing for audiences exceeding 200K, his work spans fast-turnaround social reels, live event coverage, documentary, and long-form broadcast — with individual pieces surpassing 600K views.

Leo has edited 50+ short-form videos for Daybreaker and its CEO's personal brand, produced content at live activations including a Times Square rooftop event, and maintained a 5-year freelance relationship delivering event recaps and promos for major Latin American music festivals. His editorial credits include providing post-production support on Soul Patrol, a Sundance award-winning documentary, and editing a full broadcast season of Culture Shock for the Emerson Channel. He is fluent in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and After Effects, with hands-on experience in color correction, sound design, and both vertical and horizontal formats.

A Peruvian-American raised between Lima and New York City, Leo brings a bilingual, bicultural perspective to every project. He made his first film at 12, moved to NYC at 16 to study at the High School of Art and Design, and went on to train at Ghetto Film School — where his 2021 thesis film screened at Lincoln Center under the mentorship of director Wes Ball — and Reel Works. His early work earned a national Gold Medal at the Scholastic Art Awards, 1st place at the Disney/ABC Get Reel With Your Dreams competition, and coverage in the New York Post.

He holds a BA in Media Arts Production from Emerson College.