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The Moon and Back

Directed by Leah Bleich

A year after her father's death, a high school senior discovers an epic (and terrible) science fiction screenplay written by her dad -- and resolves to make the movie in his memory.

  • ABOUT
  • BIO
  • SCREENINGS
  • AWARDS
  • CREDITS
  • GALLERY

Genre

Synopsis

One year after her father's death, high school senior Lydia Gilbert feels completely lost -- until she discovers "Space Chronicles," a science-fiction screenplay written by her late dad. The screenplay is terrible, epic, and unfinished, but Lydia resolves to produce it nonetheless. With the help of her childhood best friend, a VHS camera, and loads of cardboard set pieces, Lydia sets off to make "Space Chronicles" a reality.

Bio

Leah Bleich is an LA-based director, producer and writer. A mentee of director Cathy Yan ("Birds of Prey"), Leah recently completed her feature directorial debut, "The Moon & Back," as one of five filmmakers selected out of over 350 applicants for “The Six Feet Apart Experiment,” a ground-breaking filmmaking competition from Wayfarer Studios. Her short films have screened at festivals across the world, notably including the LA Music Video Festival, where her short "Elsewhere" won Best Student Music Video. Leah is currently a selected filmmaker in MTV Entertainment Studios’s inaugural First Time Director’s Initiative. Leah is also a Development Executive. During her time at Solstice Studios, she worked closely on the development and production of the films “Unhinged” starring Russell Crowe and "Hypnotic" starring Ben Affleck. She's currently a Creative Executive in Comedy TV Development at Just For Laughs, where she has helped produce projects with talent including Bob Odenkirk, Nicole Byer, Nikki Glaser, and Pete Holmes. Leah is represented by Tracy Kopulsky and Delaney Morris at Grandview.

Screening History

Heartland International Film Festival 2022

SCAD Savannah Film Festival 2022

Newport Beach International Film Festival 2022

San Diego International Film Festival 2022

Tallgrass International Film Festival 2023

Awards History

San Diego International Film Festival 2022 - Best Women's Film

St Louis International Film Festival 2022 - Rising Filmmaker Showcase

Credits

Actor - Isabel May

Actor - Missi Pyle

Actor - Nat Faxon