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Leonard Smith III at the Cabildo

ByProducer May 9, 2026May 9, 2026

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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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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 6th Telly Award
ByProducer June 15, 2021July 24, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Leonard Smith III | info@LS3Studios.com LS3 STUDIOS SELECTED A WINNER IN THE 42th ANNUAL TELLY AWARDS www.tellyawards.com Maurice, LA — (May 25, 2021) The Telly Awards has named LS3 Studios as a Bronze winner in the 42th Annual Telly Awards for the biography documentary “Raymond Andrew Boseman.” LS3 Studios has won 6 Telly Awards….
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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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LS3 Studios Wins 2nd AVA Digital Award
ByProducer March 13, 2013September 22, 2023
AVA DIGITAL AWARDS ANNOUNCE 2013 WINNERS Narrative Network and LS3 Studios net Gold Award from among 2000 global entrants www.avaawards.com New York, NY (February 1, 2013) Narrative Network and LS3 Studios are winners of the AVA Digital-Gold Awards, for co-producing documentary trailer “From Shanghai to Harlem,” in the category of Creativity Video Production/Editing, it was…
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A Place Called Desire Unforgettable History Lessons
ByProducer September 17, 2022February 9, 2026
A Place Called Desire offers unforgettable history lessons applicable to American history, Louisiana history, African American history, urban history, racial history, studies of neighborhoods, studies of survival, and memorable stories of love and community. Somehow the filmmaker manages to share hard truths with a gentle touch. ~ Dr. Al Kennedy Winner 2020 Silver Telly Award…
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