Leeland Johansson is a filmmaker, photographer, writer and musician based in Knoxville, Tennessee. His work lives in the in-between — quiet, emotional, and often raw — capturing fleeting moments that feel both nostalgic and startlingly present.

Working across film, photography, and narrative, Leeland blends analog textures with modern storytelling. He’s known for creating projects that feel handmade and deeply human, whether it’s a still frame that aches with feeling, a photo series that makes time feel slower, or a short film that reads like a memory you almost forgot.

Leeland’s art isn’t about perfection — it’s about honesty. His goal is simple: to make people feel something, and maybe notice the beauty in what they’d usually pass by.

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