Drew Leatham develops films, brings characters to life, and teaches the language of music. He's been building art that connects for over a decade.
FILM
Since 2018, Drew has carved out his niche in the indie film world, working across horror, comedy, thriller, and family genres as a production manager, assistant director, and screenwriter.
In 2024, he directed his first commercial for gaming company MADgical Productions' sci-fi deck-building game, Celeste. But it's often unexpected moments that fuel his passion: capturing bakers work their magic, dough rising and ovens roaring to match an early sun. These small moments speak to the cinematic poetry that drives his craft.
Operating in Phoenix's cost-conscious commercial market has honed Drew's production management skills to razor sharpness. Managing feature films with limited budgets demands his signature strengths: instant problem-solving, real-time schedule adjustments, and seamless coordination that keeps productions running on time. His ability to facilitate communication across departments ensures no one's time—or money—gets wasted.
Goblin II
2025
Assistant Director - Role: Yahoo
Forever Home
2024
Writer - Producer - Role: Ryan
Touch the Water
2025
Role: Franklin
House of Quarantine
2022
Role: Parker
Alternate Games
2021
Role: Jabez
The Galls
2019
Role: F Gall
Imaginary Bullets
2018
Production Manager - Role: Jeremy
Inside the Manson Cult: The Lost Tapes
2017
Role: Detective Phil Sartouchi
PERFORMANCE
Drew made his network television debut on FOX’s Inside the Manson Cult: The Lost Tapes. He’s performed with the Arizona Roughriders as a gunslinger and stuntman, served as the Queen's chancellor at Medieval Times, and been cast as a repertory member at The Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival and with Southwest Shakespeare Company. His commercial and film roles span from an eager Texas Rangers fan, to a helpless jogger with explosives in his ankle weights. Most recently he works regularly with the nationally acclaimed theatre company Childsplay.
Bountiful
Sam Nash
Drew's first time shooting on the historical Mescal Movie Set.
2025
Bury the Hatchet
Actor/Musician
A razor-sharp true crime retelling of the Lizzie Borden case.
2017
Indecent
Sholem Asch
Paula Vogel's play Indecent explores the history of jewish playwrite Sholem Asch and the story of his play The God of Vengeance premiering on Broadway.
2018
Arizona Roughriders
Gunslinger & Stuntman
Drew worked with the Arizona Roughriders at Rawhide Western Town
2017
Medieval Times
Chancellor & Master at Arms
Drew served on the opening cast of the Scottsdale Medieval Times.
2019 - 2021
Henry IV
Ned Poins
Drew with the cast of Southwest Shakespeare's production of Henry IV.
2017
Duchess of Malfi
Luigi d'Aragona: The Cardinal
The Jacobean tragedy as penned by John Webster. Loosely based on real events from 1508-1513.
2018
The Galls
F Gall
Drew takes a breather in the constructed subterranean tunnel while shooting.
2019
A Lie of the Mind
Jake
Flagstaff Shakespeare's production of Sam Sheperd's classic A Lie of the Mind.
2019
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Peter Quince - Theseus
Southwest Shakespeare Company's Southwestern Educational Tour.
2015
PIANO & MUSIC
Drew began piano lessons at age six and studied with multiple teachers. Most notably, for Drew, was Tom Young of the Berklee School of Music, whose no-nonsense approach to theory and jazz profoundly shaped his musical foundation. Throughout school Drew also played clarinet, bass, guitar, and sang.
Drew’s diverse instrumental background colors his teaching approach. Since 2015 he has taught large-group-classes as well as taught at studios and privately. He has taught piano at Chandler City Music and the Arizona Academy of Music. He continues to teach piano across the Phoenix valley to young, old, and all who love music. He also teaches beginning guitar & voice.
Piano Adventures
Drew teaches out of the Faber "Piano Adventure" book series
Custom Lessons
Drew teaches a variety of classical music and jazz standards, but it's important for students to choose some of their own music and gain a sense of ownership over their musicianship.
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What does it MEAN?!
Beginning Guitar
Drew started playing guitar when he was 14. He's always happy to sling one over his shoulder.
Voice
Drew teaches voice. He has caroled and sang professionally in many choirs over the years. He typically sings Bass or Baritone.
What Else?
Drew has led all ages general music classes as well as Elementary School band. Have a unique music project or group? Please reach out.