E.J. McLeavey-Fisher is a film and television director known for his authentic storytelling in both the documentary and scripted worlds. His work connects with the audience through grounded performance and relatable humor, all told with a careful visual tone.

Originally from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, he studied film and television at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts before starting his career directing shortform and longform content at MTV.  Since then E.J. has established himself as a commercial director by working with brands like AT&T, Coca-Cola, Samsung and the U.S. Army through agencies including BBDO, Ogilvy and TBWA/Chiat/Day

His personal film work has garnered multiple Vimeo Staff Picks and Short of the Week selections and has screened as festivals such as AFI DOCS, the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, DOC NYC, the Edinburgh Film Festival, the Nantucket Film Festival, and the Montclair Film Festival as well as having been featured in The Atlantic, Slate, and Vice.

Beyond his own directing work, he is dedicated to supporting fellow filmmakers, including hosting monthly conversations in the Nourish Community as well as co-founding the director's collective/ongoing film series The Slate. 

When he’s not on-set you can find him hanging out on his front porch in Maplewood, NJ with his producer extraordinaire partner Veronica Balta, their two daughters Pearl and Hanna (pictured above), and their dog Bobby.