Lenny Toussaint
Video
Photo
CV2026
Abbott Lingo — A Classic Holiday Dessert Reimagined
’24Abbott LingoA Classic Holiday Dessert Reimagined
Content Producer, Video
The New York Times

A food-focused branded film reimagining a holiday classic through contemporary visual storytelling.

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Timberland A Timberland State of Mind
’24TimberlandA Timberland State of Mind
Content Producer, Video
The New York Times

A five-borough portrait of New Yorkers expressing personal style through Timberland’s iconic boot.

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U.S. Bank — Built to Thrive: Four Mindsets Revealed
’22U.S. BankBuilt to Thrive: Four Mindsets Revealed
Content Producer
The New York Times

A character-led film series examining the mindsets that support long-term personal and professional growth.

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Destination DC
’24Destination DCOne Weekend, One D.C.
Content Producer, Video
The New York Times

A city portrait connecting culture, neighborhood identity, and the people shaping Washington, D.C.

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Dexcom — The Type 2 Blues
’23DexcomThe Type 2 Blues
Content Producer
The New York Times

A character-driven health film balancing lived experience, useful information, and an approachable visual tone.

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Discover Puerto Rico
’24Discover Puerto RicoThe Clemente Way
Content Producer, Video
The New York Times

A destination story centered on local voices, cultural texture, and the experience of place.

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GSK — The Power of Adult Immunization
’23GSKThe Power of Adult Immunization
Content Producer
The New York Times

An accessible health story translating public-health information through clear, human-centered filmmaking.

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WeightWatchers — Black History Month
’21WeightWatchersBlack History Month
Producer
The Gig Media

A Black History Month campaign celebrating past and present wellness leaders while centering self-care, community, and a more inclusive vision of well-being.

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Box Tops — Back to School
’20Box TopsBack to School
Producer
Unreasonable Studios

A warm, character-led back-to-school campaign centered on families and community support.

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Thought Matter — For The People
’20Thought MatterFor The People
Producer
Bliss House

A civic-minded campaign centered on public voice, participation, and collective action.

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Hennessy — We Are
’19HennessyWe Are
Producer
The Marcus Graham Project

A portrait-driven series celebrating Black creativity, ambition, and cultural contribution.

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Michael Kors Collection
’19Michael Kors Collection
Producer
Spreadhouse

A polished campaign film emphasizing silhouette, movement, and the expressive character of the collection.

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Michael Kors — Spring Collection Runway
’19Michael KorsSpring Collection Runway
Producer
Spreadhouse

An inside look at the collection, backstage process, and runway presentation.

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Cartier — Chaz Bear: Notes on Boldness
’18CartierChaz Bear: Notes on Boldness
Production
Spreadhouse

A music-driven portrait exploring creative identity, experimentation, and bold self-expression.

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Cartier — Isabella Boylston: Notes on Fearlessness
’18CartierIsabella Boylston: Notes on Fearlessness
Production
Spreadhouse

A cinematic artist portrait focused on discipline, movement, and creative fearlessness.

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Harrods — Victoria Beckham
’18HarrodsVictoria Beckham
Production
Spreadhouse

An editorial fashion film balancing intimacy, polish, and the collection’s modern character.

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John Hardy — Fall Collection
’18John HardyFall Collection
Production
Spreadhouse

A tactile collection film focused on craftsmanship, material, and movement.

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Michael Kors — The Next Wave
’18Michael KorsThe Next Wave
Production
Spreadhouse

A youthful collection film built around individuality, motion, and new creative energy.

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New York Yankees — An Epic Experience
’18New York YankeesAn Epic Experience
Producer
Spreadhouse

A stadium-scale experience film capturing the energy and tradition surrounding the New York Yankees.

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Pologeorgis
’18Pologeorgis
Production
Spreadhouse

A concise campaign film emphasizing texture, motion, and the expressive presence of the collection.

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Puma — Talk to God
’18PumaTalk to God
Producer
Spreadhouse

A long-form conversation series connecting basketball, mentorship, culture, and lived experience.

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SoulCycle Pride
’18SoulCycle Pride
Production
Spreadhouse

An energetic Pride campaign shaped around movement, identity, and collective celebration.

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Lafayette 148 — Falling Water
’17Lafayette 148Falling Water
Production
Spreadhouse

A quiet study of form, landscape, and collection detail.

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Lafayette 148 — New York
’17Lafayette 148New York
Production
Spreadhouse

A city-centered collection film grounded in modern New York movement and architecture.

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Lafayette 148 — Spring
’17Lafayette 148Spring
Production
Spreadhouse

A refined seasonal film pairing architectural lines with understated movement.

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Michael Kors — Autumn Luxe in London
’17Michael KorsAutumn Luxe in London
Production
Spreadhouse

A London fashion story balancing polished luxury with the atmosphere of the city.

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Michael Kors — Holiday
’17Michael KorsHoliday
Production
Spreadhouse

A festive campaign film combining polished styling with dynamic city energy.

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Michael Kors — Living in Color
’17Michael KorsLiving in Color
Production
Spreadhouse

A vivid seasonal film centered on expressive color, movement, and personality.

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Michael Kors Shanghai — Bibi Zhou
’17Michael Kors ShanghaiBibi Zhou
Production
Spreadhouse

A Shanghai portrait pairing personal style with the movement and texture of the city.

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Michael Kors Shanghai — Chrissie
’17Michael Kors ShanghaiChrissie
Production
Spreadhouse

A character-led fashion portrait shaped by place, personality, and everyday motion.

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Michael Kors Shanghai — Yang Mi
’17Michael Kors ShanghaiYang Mi
Production
Spreadhouse

A cinematic city portrait bringing together contemporary fashion and Shanghai street life.

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’15BFA / Guggenheim
Production
BFA

A fast-moving cultural-event film documenting artists, guests, and the museum’s distinctive architectural setting.

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’15BFA / NautilusArtsy
Production
BFA

An event film capturing the personalities, art, and social rhythm of Miami’s cultural week.

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’15BFA / Pulse Art Basel
Production
BFA

A concise cultural-event film documenting artists, guests, and the energy of Miami art week.

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’15BFA Weddings
Production
BFA

A concise event film capturing celebration, style, and intimate moments.

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MS MR — Think of You
’13MS MRThink of You
Production
LEGS Media

A surreal performance film blending theatrical production design with pop imagery.

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A Mile A Minute — Point B NYC Marathon 2024
’24A Mile A MinutePoint B NYC Marathon 2024
Photographer
Saintsprojects

Marathon-day reportage following Point B through the pace, atmosphere, and community of New York.

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Spoonful — Black Ambition Demo Day
’24SpoonfulBlack Ambition Demo Day
Photographer
Saintsprojects

Event photography documenting founders, mentors, and the energy of Black Ambition Demo Day.

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NYC & Company — Restaurant Week
’23NYC & CompanyRestaurant Week
Content Producer
The New York Times

Editorial photography celebrating the people, places, and energy of New York’s restaurant community.

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New York Road Runners — Staten Island Half
’23New York Road RunnersStaten Island Half
Photographer
Archives

Race-day documentary coverage of the Staten Island Half, centered on athletes, community, and movement.

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ServiceNow — Civic Leadership
’22ServiceNowCivic Leadership
Content Producer
The New York Times

A portrait-driven branded story connecting technology, public service, and civic leadership.

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National Geographic — One Day in America
’21National GeographicOne Day in America
Content Producer
The New York Times

Documentary photography observing American life through character, place, and everyday ritual.

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STARZ — When It’s Lonely at the Top
’20STARZWhen It’s Lonely at the Top
Content Producer
The New York Times

A portrait-led editorial exploring ambition, leadership, and the emotional realities of success.

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3DEN
’193DEN
Photographer
Archives

A spatial and lifestyle study of a contemporary urban retreat and its community.

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Ares Carter Music
’19Ares CarterMusic
Photographer
Archives

Music-event photography capturing performance, audience energy, and the atmosphere of a New York headline show.

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Afropunk
’19Afropunk
Photographer
Spreadhouse

Festival reportage documenting performance, personal style, and the energy of the crowd.

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Michael Kors Collection
’19Michael Kors Collection
Photographer
Spreadhouse

Collection imagery emphasizing texture, silhouette, and backstage movement.

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Michael Kors Collection Runway
’19Michael Kors Collection Runway
Photographer
Spreadhouse

Fashion-week reportage tracing the atmosphere, detail, and movement surrounding the collection.

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Point B Run Club
’19Point B Run Club
Photographer
Archives

Documentary images centered on movement, collective energy, and the social life of running.

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Well Well
’19Well Well
Photographer
Spreadhouse

An editorial image series attentive to gesture, texture, and contemporary wellness culture.

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Coach
’18Coach
Photographer
Spreadhouse

Candid fashion and event imagery balancing product detail with guest experience.

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SoulCycle Pride
’18SoulCycle Pride
Photographer
Spreadhouse

An energetic Pride campaign shaped around movement, identity, and collective celebration.

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Lafayette 148
’18Lafayette 148
Photographer
Spreadhouse

A composed fashion series using architectural settings, clean lines, and restrained movement.

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Monaliza — Editorial Night
’18MonalizaEditorial Night
Photographer
Archives

An editorial nightlife series focused on portraiture, personal style, and atmosphere.

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Michael Kors — Trans Runway
’17Michael KorsTrans Runway
Photographer
Spreadhouse

Runway coverage focused on performance, self-expression, and the collection in motion.

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Michael Kors Collection 2016
’16Michael Kors Collection2016
Photographer
Spreadhouse

Collection imagery centered on silhouette, detail, and the movement surrounding the runway.

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André Saraiva In Room 40 Cocktail Party
’15André SaraivaIn Room 40 Cocktail Party
Photographer
BFA

Event photography documenting André Saraiva’s Art Basel gathering at The Standard Spa in Miami Beach.

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Marc Jacobs SS 2016: One Night Only
’15Marc JacobsSS 2016: One Night Only
Photographer
BFA

Fashion-event photography documenting the presentation, arrivals, and surrounding atmosphere at the Ziegfeld Theatre.

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Yung Jake Hpnotiq House Party
’15Yung JakeHpnotiq House Party
Photographer
BFA

Event photography centered on performance, nightlife, and the visual energy of the Webster Hall gathering.

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Employment

The New York TimesContent Producer, Video · Apr 2024–Present
The New York TimesContent Producer · Mar 2021–Apr 2024
Saintsprojects / Lenny Toussaint ArchivesFounder, Executive Producer & Director · Apr 2018–Present
OgilvySenior Producer · Jan–Mar 2020
SpreadhouseVideo Producer · Jun 2016–Aug 2019
BFAFreelance Photographer & Video Editor · Sep 2015–Feb 2016
SaintsprojectsProduction Assistant · Jan 2015–Jan 2016
Digital BodegaPost Production Assistant · Oct–Dec 2014
NO6Post Production Assistant · Jul–Sep 2014
Epoch FilmsAssistant Editor · Jan–Jun 2014
Milk StudiosProduction Intern · Jun–Dec 2013

Education

New York University, Gallatin School of Individualized StudyM.A. candidate · Digital Storytelling & Documentary Filmmaking · Expected Fall 2026
St. John’s UniversityB.S. · Television & Film Studies

Capabilities

  • Creative development
  • Production & post
  • Budgeting & bidding
  • Business affairs
  • Rights & licensing
  • Vendor & talent negotiation
  • Cross-functional leadership
  • Risk & compliance

Selected Clients

  • Google
  • Adidas
  • General Mills
  • Instagram
  • Hennessy
  • Cadillac
  • BET
  • Brooks Running
  • Experience Abu Dhabi
  • Box Tops for Education
  • New York Yankees

Referrals

Leyla T. RosarioExecutive Producer
Ryan S. TrinidadCreative Director
Naheem A. KujeniaPost Producer

Press & Acknowledgements

Résumé