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Straight from High School Christian Raul Leyva drive to be a Film Director attended the Art Institute San Diego where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Digital Science. After 9/11 he decided to join the Military to find a place where he would gain discipline, structure, experience and most important support his newborn daughter.

At 22, Leyva spent the next year in an isolated island, Learning Law Enforcement tactics, Training in Anti Force Protection Measures with the U.S. Navy. The beginning of a eight year Military Career stationed in Guantanamo Bay Cuba and finishing up in San Diego California.

After the Military Leyva decided to follow his creative passion and move to Hollywood California, where he would Attend the Los Angeles Film School for Film Production & Directing earning another Bachelor's Degree. He gained experience one set at a time, working as a camera assistant and actor for projects like the T.V show S.W.A.T, Netflix's El Vato and varies other films as a special abilities' actor & tactical consultant.

Leyva continues to work in the industry as a creative director and director for music videos, films and brands allowing him to advance his career in the art of film making.

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