“Normally when I get asked to a premiere I like to watch the film I’m seeing once on the train. With this film I watched it 5 times. It was excellent. The attention to detail. The director reminded me of some of the greats I have worked with.”
— Alain Depardieu (producer of the Piano, 1993) at the Ruby Baby Premiere at the Ivy, London
“I first encountered the spell of cinema as a hyperactive 3 year old when I was taken to see E.T. My parents thought I’d be running down the aisles within minutes but I sat transfixed for the runtime”
Lee is now an award winning director, actor, writer and musician. His first short film RUBY BABY (2019, 24 mins) won numerous awards world wide including Best Director and Best Picture at the Los Angeles Film Awards. His second film AGAIN (2021, 30 mins) has led to him being in close discussion with COVERT (the VFX company responsible for the Amazon series JUNGLE) to aid development of AGAIN into a new TV series. AGAIN was meticulously scheduled and budgeted to be shot within four days. With both films Lee also took on the post-production duties of editing and colour grading (for which he is Blackmagic Design accredited). His work also caught the eye of the producer of upcoming feature film THIS WAY OF LIFE (2023) and he was tasked with filming a sizzle reel for the film. His work in creating the feel of a large scale production on a tight budget convinced the producers to give him the reins to direct the full feature film.
His extensive work with actors and scripts, his running of his own production company working with clients to strict deadlines and budgets and his technical prowess in the use of cameras, lighting, editing and colour grading means he has a meticulous, holistic approach to directing, communicating ideas quickly across all departments, crew and talent.
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Knows how to shoot the day and work within budgets and to set deadlines. A great eye for detail and coverage and interpreting a script into film. An accomplished editor and colourist in his own right, he knows what is needed on set and can communicate technically between heads of department with insight into their processes and workflow.
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Worked extensively as an actor and in directing theatre. Used to working with scripts and breaking them down. Has a great sense of mood and tone and how to communicate that between all departments in order to achieve a unique feel for a film or show. Is incredibly audience-centric and spends a lot time thinking about the audience experience through the medium.
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Loves working in the fields of drama and dark comedy and specifically would love to work in the sci-fi/fantasy genre. Good experience building tension, working with SFX and VFX and shooting action and stunts. Great at shooting within the timeframe but with flair. Can turn small budgets into dazzling finished products.
