CAT'S EYE FILMS is a production company founded by Leland Krane in 2003. Since then it has provided services to all major broadcast and cable networks including Viacom, NBC, CBS and ABC. Cat's Eye Films provides camera services, equipment packages and crews for small and large shoots. Our most recent projects include a Broadcast commercial for a european beauty product and a feature film shot on the 5D here in New York. Leland also completed Principlal photography on an 1000k SAG feature shot on The RED camera in Pennsylvania. TUNNEL VISION

Leland Krane is a New York based film professional with over 15 years of experience as a cinematographer, producer/shooter and camera operator in a wide array of formats and genres, from large motion pictures and episodic television, to Reality TV and small ENG shoots. Some of his more notable projects include "Chappelle's Show," for Comedy Central, the theatrically released film "Under Hellgate Bridge," which was recognized by the prestigious ASC magazine , "Teen Mom," for MTV, and "Real Housewives" for Bravo. Leland has traveled extensively for projects in the US, North Africa, Europe and Australia, and is available to travel again for work. He holds both U.S. and Canadian citizenship.

Leland has occupied virtually every technical position in the film making process. His complement of technical skills and creative acumen allowed him to serve as an Associate Producer on many projects including "The Trade," "You are Here," and others. Leland has also Directed several Music videos for "Luna," "Stumblebumbrassband," four commercials which are currently airing in Europe and Produced a TV pilot and a feature film all of which he also photographed. In addition to his work as a film and video professional, Leland has also taught courses in Cinematography at SUNY Purchase, New York University, and The New School for Social Research.

Leland's father, a photojournalist introduced him to the camera as a child. Leland grew up with an ever expanding interest in film and literature. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Skidmore College with a degree in Creative Writing, and then studied Film at The New School for Social Research. He then spent several years as a lighting technician on music videos, commercials, films and television projects. Working with Directors such as Marcus Nispel, Tony Kaye, Brett Ratner, Rob Coen, and DPs like Dan Shulman and Jamie Rosenberg prepared him for his role as a Cinematographer. It is this combined background in writing, on-set work and photography that motivates his career as a Cinematographer and Filmmaker-- telling stories with pictures.

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