Georgia Lee (director)
Georgia Lee | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1976 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Filmmaker, author |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Known for | Red Doors, The Expanse, The 100, Partner Track |
Georgia Lee (born 1976) is an American filmmaker and author, recognized primarily for her 2006 motion picture Red Doors. In addition to her film work, she has contributed as a writer and director to episodes of The Expanse and The 100, and currently holds the position of showrunner for the Netflix series Partner Track, which is adapted from Helen Wan's novel.
Early life and education
Lee was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to parents who immigrated from Taiwan. She grew up in Waterford, Connecticut, residing in the very home depicted in Red Doors. She has a younger sibling named Kathy Shao-Lin Lee.
Graduating as valedictorian from Waterford High School, Lee earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in biochemistry from Harvard University. Although she began MBA studies, she did not complete the program. Following her academic pursuits, she gained professional experience at the management consulting firm McKinsey & Company.
Career
Lee's entry into the film industry began when director Martin Scorsese took notice of her debut short film, The Big Dish, leading to an apprenticeship on Gangs of New York. Her next short film, Educated (2001), was showcased at more than 30 international film festivals.
She wrote and directed the feature-length film Red Doors, which earned the Best Narrative Feature Award at the 2005 Tribeca Film Festival NY, NY Competition. The film also received the Special Jury Award for Ensemble Acting at CineVegas, along with both the Audience and Grand Jury Awards for Screenwriting at Outfest.
In addition to her creative work, Lee has contributed as a juror for both the Sundance Film Festival and the Tribeca Film Festival.
Director
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Red Doors | Also credited as writer and producer |
| 2017 | Capture |
Producer
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Expanse | Produced 13 episodes; additionally served as writer and story editor |
| 2019 | The 100 | Produced 13 episodes; wrote one episode |
| 2022 | Partner Track | Creator and executive producer |