An 11:11 EXPERIENCE (Production Company), run by partners Michael Leoni, Michelle Kaufer, and Erica Katzin, is a Los Angeles based production company dedicated to creating projects that promote social change. 11:11 was conceived from the idea that film and theatre have the capacity to create connection, encourage compassion and engage and inspire audiences. Founded in 2004, 11:11 focuses on developing powerful stories and compelling characters that encourage people to see the world from a new point of view.
From powerful documentaries to inspiring narratives and innovative theatre, 11:11 is committed to producing work that’s brave, provocative and significant.
Current projects include: American Street Kid, a powerful, award-winning, feature-length documentary, that takes us onto the streets and into the real lives of America’s homeless youth, currently available on Amazon Prime, iTunes, GooglePlay; When Today Ends, a narrative feature that confronts the tragic reality of teen suicide, scheduled for release in May 2021; and Famous, an innovative melding of live theatre and narrative filmmaking that delves deep into the behind-closed-doors side of sexual abuse in 90’s Hollywood.
"Michael Leoni continues his run of emotionally impactful stories."
- Irish Film Critic
AMERICAN STREET KID (2020)
In American Street Kid, filmmaker Michael Leoni takes you on a journey into a world that most people don't know exists. A world where in order to survive, kids are forced to sell drugs, beg for money or sell their bodies. Their powerful stories are heartbreaking and their unrelenting hope and determination to create a better life shines through, in this true tale of love, friendship, and the triumph of the human spirit.
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"The Playground is an authentic howl of rage and it insists we take notice."
- Nigel Sinclair, Exec. Producer
Undefeated, The Life of David Gale,Terminator 3
FAMOUS
Originating as a stage show that opened in West Hollywood, CA, in July 2018, Famous received rave reviews and played to sold-out houses. It extended multiple times and ran for a total of 10 straight months. Now, this electrifying stage show has been captured on film in a way that transcends both mediums.
ELEVATOR
L.A.’s smash hit play, Elevator ran for almost a year, got rave reviews, sold-out crowds and garnered the esteemed L.A. Times’ Best Bet and Critics’ Pick. Elevator earned 11 nominations including "Best New Work" from Broadway World, and won for "Best Director" and "Best Acting in an Ensemble Cast" from StageSceneLA.
THE PLAYGROUND
A rock music-infused piece, The Playground was inspired by the lives of kids experiencing homelessness. The production ran for six consecutive years debuting at the Hudson Mainstage Theatre and The Deaf West Theatre in Los Angeles. Backstage West hailed The Playground as “a wake up call for all of us!”
