Footwork

The culture and heritage of Louisiana has been a part of Drake LeBlanc’s life since he was a kid. He was in the French immersion program as a student in Lafayette public schools, where he attended Evangeline Elementary, Paul Breaux Middle and Lafayette High. At home, his mom did community outreach work while his father’s adventurous spirit helped introduce the family to new foods, music and experiences. Both of his parents also were involved in photography, which became influential to their son. LeBlanc’s career as a multimedia artist and creator began right after high school, when he landed a job hosting a French radio show on KRVS. The work appealed to his creative side and allowed him to use the French language skills he had learned in Lafayette schools. Through his work, he met artists and creators, and those relationships led to film opportunities to document Louisiana culture. Now, at age 26, LeBlanc is the co-founder and owner of Télé-Louisiane, a multilingual media platform that shares the stories of the area’s languages, cultures and people.