BIO
Brendan Lee
Brendan was born and raised in Woodside, Queens. After 11 years as a firefighter with the FDNY, Brendan went back to school to pursue his dream of becoming a filmmaker. Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Film from Hunter College, he began writing and making short films using the “greatest backlot in the world”…the streets of New York. Brendan is now a screenwriter/filmmaker based in Woodside. When not making films he blogs, hosts a podcast, and spends time with his wife and their beautiful, energetic 4 year old daughter.
Follow the links below to check out his blog and podcast:
Blog
Podcast
Awards and Selections
BREATHE
Oficial Selection – Hollywood International Golden Age Festival, 2022
Finalist, Toronto Indie Filmmakers Festival, 2021
Finalist – Roma Short Film Festival, 2021
Finalist – New York Tri-State International Film Festival, 2021
Oficial Selection – Flickfair FIlm Festival, 2021
Oficial Selection – New Wave Short Film Festival, 2021
Oficial Selection – Best Shorts Competition – 2021
Oficial Selection – Queens World Film Festival, 2018
THE PURSE
Oficial Selection – Hollywood International Golden Age Festival, 2022
Oficial Selection – Queens World Film Festival, 2021