
Leonard Rääf
Known for
Directing
Birthplace
Sweden
Biography
Leonard Rääf is a Swedish writer/director known for his intimate and visually poetic storytelling, often exploring themes of coming-of-age, nostalgia, and complex family dynamics. His award-winning short Renard Rouge (2017) received “Best Nordic Short” at the Nordic International Film Festival in New York, marking him as a rising voice in Scandinavian cinema.
Since 2018, Leonard has been based in Copenhagen, where he co-founded Holocene Studios following the production of his third short film, Clay (2019), shot in Iceland. The film was selected by over 25 festivals and earned six awards worldwide.
He has written and directed five short films, including Hiding Behind Masks (2023) and his la...
Best known work
Filmography
TBA
Closed Oysters Can't SpeakDirector, Writer
2025
Gunnar's Last ProjectDirector of Photography, Graphic Designer
2024
The League - a Future for FreeskiingGraphic Designer
2022
Hiding Behind MasksDirector, Writer
2019
ClayDirector, Editor, Writer, Art Direction




