Leonard Vincent Rode, born on January 30, 1994, in Linköping, Östergötland, Sweden, developed a passion for film and art in his early years, growing up in the countryside outside Linköping. A writer and director renowned for works like "The Man from Hungary" (2023), "Pearls" (2022), and "The Last Priest" (2020).

Balancing his education, Leonard pursued a bachelor's in fine art at the Oslo Academy of the Arts while also engaging in art history studies at Stockholm University.

His films and video installations have been featured at events like the Stockholm International Film Festival.

For more information, visit leonardvincentrode.com.