At OddKiddsOut, we strive to create bold and unconventional content that challenges the status quo. We relate to the misfits, rebels, and dreamers of the world. Our goal is to inspire, entertain, and empower audiences, while pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in storytelling and media.
Leo Lungaro
Founder
Leo Lungaro is an award winning actor, director, writer, producer, editor and co-founder of OddKiddsOut. Originally from New York, Leo’s passion for cinema is closely connected with his desire to see a true diverse representation on the screen.
A self-taught filmmaker, Leo has developed his talents in the field, grinding out his own independent work over a decade. Simultaneously, he has juggled technical and artistic positions in big studio productions so he could learn all the intricacies of filmmaking from working experts. This hands-on approach has enabled Leo to understand and execute the complicated dynamics required at each level of film production.
Leo’s directorial debut came with the short film “Rewind.” This project earned him international respect, claiming over 20 awards for its exceptional direction, editing, and acting.
Jason Woods
Founder
Jason Woods is an award winning actor, producer, and co-founder of OddKiddsOut. He is passionate about giving the untold stories of the overlooked a voice. Jason produced and starred in “Rewind,” the first festival project for OddKiddsOut. “Rewind” won multiple festival awards both domestically and internationally including Best Actor in the Roma Short Film Festival.
Jason grew up in LA playing every sport he could access until a back injury sidelined him at 15. While recuperating and with a sports career no longer an option, his parents encouraged him to consider acting. He discovered a love of performance and improvisation. After booking his first role on “Jane the Virgin,” he has continued to work on multiple shows including “NCIS,” “Switched at Birth,” and “9-1-1.”
He has also been frightened or frightening in the films “Thriller” (Netflix) and “Apparition” (Amazon). Most notably he was a lead in the short film “Emergency,” which captured impressive best in its category at Sundance, SIFF, and SXSW. “Emergency” also garnered a Best Actor nomination for Jason in the NBCUniversal Short Cuts Festival.
