Leon Yan first studied film at the University of Southern California Cinema/Television School, later transferring to the CalArts, where he earned his BA in Graphic Design. He later graduated with an MA in Filmmaking from the London Film School in 2007. Les Mouches (2008) was his first short film as a writer/director, which is currently screening at a number of film festivals. Leon continues to produce graphic design work as a freelancer, and is also presently developing other shorts and his first feature.