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The legacy is in the blood. The vision is in the frame.

Heritage & Legacy

The foundation of my creative identity was laid generations ago in Romania through my great-grandparents, the painters and sculptors Iosif Franz Steurer (1885-1971) and Maria Ciurdea-Steurer (1878-1967) . Their lifelong devotion to fine art established a rich lineage that passed directly to their daughter—my grandmother, painter Mia Steurer-Moțatu (1906-1987).

Growing up in a home defined by fine art and technique, Mia anchored our family's artistic identity. In recognition of these generational contributions to Romanian art, a dedicated collection and gallery wing was established at the Roman Art Museum (Muzeul de Artă Roman, Neamț.

Professional Summary

IMDb

Leonidas Stanescu is a versatile Singapore-based Romanian-Spanish artist with a career spanning national television, global commercial campaigns, and award-winning independent filmmaking. Known for his commanding screen presence and range—from intense antagonists to comedic roles—he portrayed various roles across all four Mediacorp channels.

Commercial & Television Highlights

Leonidas has added to his acting portfolio high-stakes roles in major productions:

* Global Campaigns: Worked alongside international icons Cristiano Ronaldo (Kick-off by Zuju) and Henry Golding (Chocolate Finance).

* Series Regular Roles: Best known as Lecturer Robert in Classmates (Ch5) and Rob in the series Kultus (Suria).

* The "Antagonist" Specialist: His portrayal of Irakli in Crimewatch has earned him a respected place in the top viewed series in Mediacorp.

Screenwriting Portfolio

Beyond acting, Leonidas is a screenwriter with a focus on stories that bridge Singaporean culture with international themes:

The Weight of Ash: A historical drama set in Japanese-occupied Singapore (Received "RECOMMEND" industry rating).

Local-ized: A comedy inspired by the "localizing" experience in Singapore.
Vampeer Saga: An ambitious dark fantasy trilogy blending Romanian history with Southeast Asian folklore.

Professional Philosophy

With a background as a dental technician, Leonidas brings a unique discipline to his craft. He is a strong advocate for mobile filmmaking and low-budget auteurism, often composing his own scores (available on Spotify) and editing his own projects. He is a multilingual talent fluent in

Romanian 🇷🇴, Spanish 🇪🇸, and English 🇬🇧.

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LeSta Films: A New Vision in Auteur Production

LeSta Films, the independent production house founded by auteur-producer Leonidas Stanescu, is the creative engine behind "The Desk Files,"

The Auteur: "The Desk Files"

Leonidas is the creator and performer of *The Desk Files*, a neo-noir modular comedic skit series. Serving as writer, director, and actor (portraying the dual roles of Anton and Gustav), he successfully wrapped Season 1 (17 episodes) in December 2025 and Season 2 (10 episodes) in May 2026.

* Festival Success: The series is currently on the international festival circuit across Europe, AmericanContinent, and Australasia.

* Award-Winning: besides the global recognition of the series at International Film and Web Series Festivals, the spin-off No More "Ah", won Best Comedy and Sketch at the Vertical Shorts Festival in Los Angeles while experimenting vertical format.