Sidney Leoni
- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Sidney Leoni is a French director, choreographer and dancer. He was born on July 21, 1984 in Toulon, France.
'Under Influence' (2015) is the first feature he wrote and directed, followed by 'Almost Not Mad' (2022), a biopic of the iconic ballet dancer Vaslav Nijinsky. 'Almost Not Mad' won Best International Feature at the Polish International Film Festival in 2022. This film is also available in a performative form for theaters, entitled 'FLY', in which the film projection cohabits with a live dance performance by the film's cast.
Previously, Sidney graduated from the Master of Choreography program at DOCH - University College of Dance in Stockholm in 2009. In 2002/06, Sidney completed the Bachelor's and Master's Research programs in dance at Sophia Antipolis University in Nice (France). Prior to this, Sidney trained as a ballet dancer at the Opéra national de Toulon (France).
Previously, Sidney graduated from the Master of Choreography program at DOCH - University College of Dance in Stockholm in 2009. In 2002/06, Sidney completed the Bachelor's and Master's Research programs in dance at Sophia Antipolis University in Nice (France). Prior to this, Sidney trained as a ballet dancer at the Opéra national de Toulon (France).