Leon Tarris Thompson

Leon Thompson is a Black British Caribbean Writer and Director, who was born and raised in South East London. Leon has a Bajan heritage. As a father himself, he is passionate about supporting fathers and bringing creative Caribbean people together. Most recently, he had his premiere for his short suspenseful thriller Dropouts (2024) at Clapham Picturehouse. Which is progressing in its film festival run. He has a variety of short films: Game of Thieves (2019) London Made Me (2019) Just to name a few. Leon likes to tell fictional dramas, stories that take people out of the real world, but also wants to differ from the negative stereotype of London Black people. While Leon is not busy creating opportunities for himself, in his spare time he enjoys video games, watching films, reading and spending time with his young daughter, friends and family.