Cinematic Storytellers. Journalistic Roots. Strategic Minds.

Former Journalists.

Emmy Award winning film team.

Oxford University awarded copywriting.

CMO strategy experts.

Vicki Leffingwell

Co-Founder | Creative Director | Oxford University Press–Published Journalist

Vicki is a storyteller with a journalist’s instinct and a strategist’s precision. An Oxford University Press–published journalist turned creative director, she has spent the past eight years leading end-to-end marketing strategy as a fractional CMO — developing full-funnel campaigns, creative direction, and growth plans for brands across industries.

Her expertise bridges storytelling and performance: aligning emotion with analytics, creative with conversion. Whether she’s architecting a campaign, writing copy that sells, or coaching a founder on message clarity, Vicki brings depth, empathy, and direction to every brand she touches. Her work transforms ideas into stories that not only resonate — but drive results.

Mark Leffingwell

Co-Founder | Director of Photography | Pulitzer Prize–Nominated Photojournalist

Mark is a Pulitzer Prize–nominated photojournalist with decades of experience behind the lens. His career has taken him from breaking newsrooms to high-end brand campaigns, capturing humanity, grit, and beauty in every frame.

As Buckshot’s lead director of photography, Mark’s cinematic eye and technical mastery turn everyday stories into unforgettable visuals. His images have been featured in national publications and broadcast networks, earning recognition for their depth, authenticity, and emotional power.

Together, Vicki and Mark merge the worlds of journalism, filmmaking, and marketing strategy to create cinematic storytelling that doesn’t just look good — it moves people and drives growth.

Our Team

Emmy Award–Winning Post-Production Team | Documentary Film Specialists

Behind every Buckshot production is a post-production team with deep roots in documentary storytelling. Their expertise spans long-form narrative, investigative editing, and broadcast documentary work — bringing unmatched polish, pacing, and emotional depth to every frame. Together, they transform raw footage into cinematic stories that feel real, human, and unforgettable.