Gemma Lee
- Masters (Film & TV) Writing & Directing, Victorian College of the Arts.
Lists as:
- 2nd Unit Director
Director | Writer | 2nd Unit Director
Gemma Lee is an international, award-nominated director with extensive experience leading 100+ crews and technically complex productions across commercial and long-form projects.
Having shot in Australia, Germany and the USA, Gemma has directed major TVC campaigns for brands such as Toyota, Ram Trucks, Lexus, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Holden, Australian Defence, Tourism Australia, Tasmania Tourism, Dove, Coppertone, and the Libra “Live Liberated” campaign receiving an Australian Directors Guild nomination.
Gemma’s background in delivering high-end cinematic work under demanding schedules and multi-department coordination with large-scale vehicle and stunt-based productions, positions her ideally for 2nd Unit Action Directing.
In directing rolling car stunts and high-speed choreography, Gemma has collaborated with international specialists – including automotive DPs and stunt teams – and has worked extensively with tracking vehicles, Russian Arm, low loaders and precision car rigging systems.
Gemma is also highly experienced in SFX and VFX-integrated workflows coordinating SFX rain rigs, practical effects, techno crane units and advanced camera systems. She understands how to shoot action sequences that will cut cleanly with main unit and delivering the coverage required for post.
In parallel, Gemma has been working hard to build a strong narrative track record. Her short films have screened at Palm Springs, Fantasia Fest, Flickerfest and Tribeca. The Wake was nominated for the Jury Prize at Tribeca and won Best Film at St Kilda Film Festival.
She wrote and directed the ABC television series Fizzy & Suds and is currently developing scripted television and feature projects supported by Screen Australia and Screen NSW.
Gemma Lee approaches large-scale action with a honed understanding of story, performance and editorial flow and is available for 2nd unit directing across features, television and streaming.
https://www.gemmalee.com.au/film-tv
Gemma Lee
+61 450 583 477
gemma@gemmalee.com.au