Leandro Righini (SA)

Leandro Righini is an AI Whisperer, Creative Director, Filmmaker, and coach, known for combining high-level strategic insight with hands-on technical expertise. A multidisciplinary creative force and entrepreneur, they have founded and led production companies in both Helsinki and Cape Town, most recently launching Make X Media—a venture dedicated to advancing AI and Intelligent Production.

Over the years, Leandro has collaborated with global teams across feature films, commercials, TV series, immersive VR, and cutting-edge AI projects. Their deep involvement in AI over the past four years includes creating content, coaching, and consulting for clients such as Helen, Fremantle Media, Aalto University, and top agencies like Ääri, 358, and MacWell. They’ve also delivered generative AI-driven work for major clients including Kesko, Vaisala, Hiab, and dRPC.

With Make X Media, Leandro is on a mission to push the boundaries of human-AI collaboration, helping companies unlock the full creative and operational potential of intelligent workflows.

Additional brands they’ve worked with include Dell, AWS, Amadeus, Visit Dubai, Nokia, Valmet, Fiskars, Metsä, Wolt, Suunto, Plan Finland, Kone, UPM, Tallink, Tupla, Battery, and Lap.

At ODDfest, Leandro will host the 4-hr hack-AI-thon powered by Make x Media on Friday 6 June, and will return as a panel moderator on Saturday 7 June.