John Lee

John Lee

Director

Biography

John Lee BSC began his career as a News Cameraman before joining the National Film and Television School to train as a Director of Photography. He is now in constant demand to photograph high profile television dramas. John’s most recent television credits include the forthcoming series BARKSKINS, directed by Darren Grant for National Geographic. Jed Mercurio’s BODYGUARD series was highly successful with the finale being the most-watched episode of a TV drama since records began. Other television productions include BAPTISTE, THE WIDOW, ORDEAL BY INNOCENCE, the entirety of the first series of VICTORIA and episodes one and two of the second series, SNATCH for Little Island Productions and RIPPER STREET for Tiger Aspect. Feature Films include CHEERFUL WEATHER FOR THE WEDDING starring Felicity Jones and Luke Treadaway and THE POWDER ROOM starring Sheridan Smith. Became a member of the BSC in December 2019.

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Representative Works

Black Sea
Black Sea
6.3
/ English
The Call Up
The Call Up
5.2
/ English
Powder Room
Powder Room
4.5
/ English
Fish!
Fish!
No Rating Yet
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Black Sea
2014Nominee

Best Director

Black Sea

The Call Up
2016Nominee

Best Director

The Call Up

Powder Room
2013Nominee

Best Director

Powder Room

Career Highlights

Cheerful Weather for the Wedding
2012Highlight

Best Director

Cheerful Weather for the Wedding

Fish!
2011Highlight

Best Director

Fish!