Leads
“Brother. Sister. Trouble.”
Synopsis
Mags, once a promising up-and-coming actress, strives for contentment as the most sought-after acting teacher at her small college. But her life is unexpectedly upended by the arrival of a new student in her class: her charming but volatile younger brother Merritt.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bryan Poyser
- Screenplay & Story
- Bryan Poyser, Heather Kafka, Justin Arnold
- Original Score
- Lauren Paige Sanders
- Original Title
- Leads
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bryan Poyser
Bryan Poyser, Heather Kafka, Justin Arnold
Lauren Paige Sanders
Ellie Ann Fenton
Bryan Poyser
Taylor Wright, Heather Kafka, Amado De Hoyos, Ray Seggern, Justin Arnold
Department Leadership Roster
Ellie Ann Fenton
Director of Photography
Bryan Poyser
Director
Bryan Poyser
Writer
Taylor Wright
Producer
Heather Kafka
Producer
Bryan Poyser
Editor
Courtney Voss
Production Design
Lauren Paige Sanders
Original Music Composer
Justin Arnold
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Leads.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Leads
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Leads about?
Mags, once a promising up-and-coming actress, strives for contentment as the most sought-after acting teacher at her small college. But her life is unexpectedly upended by the arrival of a new student in her class: her charming but volatile younger brother Merritt.
Who directed Leads?
Leads was directed by Bryan Poyser.
Who stars in Leads?
The principal cast of Leads includes Heather Kafka, Justin Arnold, Macon Blair, Sara Paxton, Aaliyah Tardio.
When was Leads released and how long is it?
Leads was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Leads?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Leads was composed by Lauren Paige Sanders.