Georgia Lee
Georgia Lee is an award-winning writer/director known for her short films and her apprenticeship on Gangs of New York.
Director
March 27, 1949
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Australian poet, playwright, and actress Georgia Lee is renowned for her play “The Opening of Misty Beethoven” and her short films “The Big Dish” and “Bloom.” These works have been showcased at various film festivals, earning her accolades for Best Writing and Best Narrative. Lee’s Indigenous heritage has increasingly been acknowledged as an influence on her writing.
An intriguing aspect of Lee’s career is her apprenticeship on Gangs of New York, which occurred after director Martin Scorsese saw her debut short film, The Big Dish. With five short films under her belt, Lee’s work has garnered recognition and awards at numerous film festivals.