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A Place Called Desire wins Best Documentary at the Black Film Festival of New Orleans
ByProducer September 30, 2025September 30, 2025
2021 AWARD NOMINEES Best CinematographyRejoice Resist by Elisha Smith-LeverockRejoice Resist, A Dream For Sale, Illegal Rose Best DirectingDeborah Riley Draper for Illegal RoseNicole Collins-Maternally Yours, Elisha Smith-Leverock “Rejoice, Resist”, Issa Currie “Silent Partner”, Deborah Riley Draper “Illegal Rose” Best ActorMaynard Okereke in I’m SorryTravis Carter “Blaming Cairo”, Barrington Vaxter “Broke is The Reason”, Martin “Bats”…
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LS3 Studios Wins Two Silver Telly
ByProducer May 28, 2024May 28, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Leonard Smith III 504-434-0513 leonardsmithiii@me.com LS3 STUDIOS’S “THE GULFSIDE ASSEMBLY STORY” WINS TWO SILVER TELLY AWARDS IN THE 45th ANNUAL TELLY AWARDS New Orleans, LA – May 28, 2024 – LS3 Studios proudly announces that their documentary, “The Gulfside Assembly Story,” has been honored with two Silver Telly Awards in the…
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LS3 Studios Wins 30th Communicator Awards
ByProducer May 7, 2024May 7, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Leonard Smith III LS3 Studios info@ls3studios.comPhone: 504-434-0513 Maurice, LA (May 7, 2024) – LS3 Studios, a pioneering leader in documentary filmmaking, is proud to announce its latest achievement at the prestigious 30th Communicator Awards. The studio has been honored with the Award of Excellence in the General History & Biography category for its exceptional…
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Blog | documentary
The Power of Legacy: Why Every Family Story Deserves to Be Told
ByProducer December 3, 2023January 7, 2024
In the tapestry of human existence, the power of legacy is reflected in family stories, which are the threads weaving our past, present, and future into a rich and intricate narrative. Every family has a unique story, a tale of triumphs, trials, love, and laughter. These stories are not just a collection of memories; they…
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Preserving Family Legacies
ByProducer November 23, 2023December 3, 2023
Capturing Timeless Stories for Generations to Come Welcome to our blog series on “Preserving Family Legacies.” In this series, we’ll embark on a journey that explores the significance of preserving your family’s stories, offers practical advice on how to do it effectively, and shares inspiring success stories that showcase the magic of legacy preservation. Join…
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Blog | storytelling | Storytelling Film Techniques
Where to Research African American Genealogy History
ByProducer October 25, 2023December 3, 2023
A Genealogist’s Guide to Tracing African American Ancestors Exploring African American genealogy research can lead you on a remarkable journey of self-discovery, unearthing stories of resilience, endurance, and cultural diversity. This genealogist’s guide covers the essential resources to trace African American families’ history, offering insights into African American or Black history and the importance of…
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Blog | documentary | General News | storytelling
The National Genealogical Society First Culture Conversation
ByProducer September 26, 2023December 28, 2024
The National Genealogical Society (NGS) is hosting its first Culture Conversation via Zoom on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 8pm ET. The event will feature filmmaker Leonard Smith III discussing his documentary “A Place Called Desire,” which explores New Orleans in the 1960s and 1970s. Attendees are encouraged to watch the documentary online at aplacecalleddesire.com…
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Blog | personal history | storytelling
Storytelling Techniques In Film
ByProducer July 5, 2023December 3, 2023
Incorporating storytelling techniques in film, LS3 Studios conducts immersive video interviews with your family members using our established narrative techniques. Our creative storytelling techniques breathe life into the raw footage, crafting a captivating story that will hold your audience riveted, keen to witness the unfolding narrative. Picture your family history transforming into an engaging,…
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Louisiana Heritage Media Award
ByProducer June 15, 2023July 22, 2023
“A Place Called Desire” We recognize outstanding works published or produced within the last two years (journalism, films, books, websites, or other media) on Louisiana historic preservation themes, topics, issues, projects, or local history and architecture. Louisiana Heritage Media Award Filmmaker Leonard Smith III’s documentary film, “A Place Called Desire,” highlights and shares the stories of the…
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Blog | documentary
Creating a Video Biography
ByProducer April 24, 2023December 3, 2023
A video biography, a powerful medium combining engaging visuals, evocative music, and personal narratives, offer a unique way to bring these tales to life. LS3 Studios, a leader in the video biography field, understands the value of capturing the essence of ordinary people’s lives and turning them into extraordinary stories. This blog post will delve…
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