Series Producer, Director, Series Director, Producer/Director
Contact Details
07808 289399
CV
LinkedIn / Website
Availability
22 April 2026
Credit Highlights
Behind Bars: Sex, Bribes and Murder for BBC, Six Schizophrenic Brothers for HBO & Discovery, Murders at Little Bridge Farm for A&E Networks, Accused: Guilty or Innocent for A&E Networks
What They Do Best
Expert self-shooter with own kit, observational storytelling, sensitive access negotiation, character-led series, visual reconstruction, story development, presenter-led formats, cross-atlantic productions
What People Say About Them
Colleen Flynn, Exec Producer: "Absolutely fantastic director who has consistently delivered outstanding film-making. Excellent with contributors and story. A stand out hire."
Laura Vaughan, Senior Producer: "Since working with Lee on Six Schizophrenic Brothers, we have continued the relationship and he has become somewhat of a mentor to me. Always available for a long catch up, and armed with great insight and advice, Lee has been incredible in helping me develop my own career and gain confidence in my own convictions and creativity."
Jes Wilkins, Exec Producer / Chief Creative Officer : "Six Schizophrenic Brothers was a very challenging series on a lot of different levels - managing very sensitive access, a good but difficult budget, a tough American network team at a time when WBD were going through a lot of changes and the perils of a pandemic era multi location, very intense US shoot during which all team members fell ill and had to isolate at different times.
Lee's work was nothing short of exemplary. He crafted a fantastic series, overseeing two edit suites, listened well to feedback and was very well liked and respected by the network and by the production management team. The series deservedly went on to be one of the most successful documentary launches on Max in the US in 2024."
The Human Behind The CV
Lee’s been married for 27 years, has three grown-up lads, and a dog called Lola, who absolutely runs the show.
He knew he wanted to be a director at 17, after watching Taxi Driver at art college, and has been hooked on cinema (especially anything Scorsese) ever since. He's a total film nerd, in the best way.
He’s also a proper art lover (both collecting and making it) and when he’s not directing, you’ll probably find him sketching something or rearranging the walls at home like it’s a gallery opening.
What We Say About Them
The Human Behind The CV
Lee’s been married for 27 years, has three grown-up lads, and a dog called Lola, who absolutely runs the show.
He knew he wanted to be a director at 17, after watching Taxi Driver at art college, and has been hooked on cinema (especially anything Scorsese) ever since. He's a total film nerd, in the best way.
He’s also a proper art lover (both collecting and making it) and when he’s not directing, you’ll probably find him sketching something or rearranging the walls at home like it’s a gallery opening.
When it comes tor shaping complex human stories into cinematic, emotionally resonant films, Lee is your director. A natural collaborator, he’s as comfortable guiding contributors through delicate conversations as he is troubleshooting an edit at 2am. He leads with empathy and humour, drawing the best from his teams while keeping productions grounded and focused. Lee’s the steady hand you want steering a challenging shoot.
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The Human Behind The CV
Lee’s been married for 27 years, has three grown-up lads, and a dog called Lola, who absolutely runs the show.
He knew he wanted to be a director at 17, after watching Taxi Driver at art college, and has been hooked on cinema (especially anything Scorsese) ever since. He's a total film nerd, in the best way.
He’s also a proper art lover (both collecting and making it) and when he’s not directing, you’ll probably find him sketching something or rearranging the walls at home like it’s a gallery opening.