Connie Paprika Leaverton

Connie "Paprika" Leaverton has traveled the world as a filmmaker and professional juggler for over 25 years. Through her travels as a performer, she found an unusual culture of women jugglers in Tonga and decided to document their beautiful and intriguing stories with Hiko or Juggling being the common thread. She has traveled to Tonga twice, and is releasing the documentary feature 'HIko in Tonga' soon. Though she has produced and directed many corporate and commercial films, this is her first feature film. For more info www.Hikofilm.com Paprika continues to perform as a juggler and magician with hundreds of performances throughout USA, Europe, Canada, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand and most recently Cuba. Her company Walkabout Productions, established 1986, has produced numerous award winning corporate films, commercials and a TV pilot 'Connie's Treehouse' (Producer, Director and Host) that won the highest Telly honor available. She also has an extensive teaching resume which encompasses circus skills and filmmaking into workshops where all the students work in front of and behind the camera utilizing scenes or original presentations. She's worked on both sides of the camera for years and enjoys sharing her expertise. She is based in Austin, Tx and Colorado. Paprika is a juggling gypsy with a filmmakers heart and a magical touch... an interesting combination for a West Texas girl who broke all the molds.