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Screenwriter & Director
Lee Davis served as Co-producer of Four Died Trying, 2020-2024 a documentary series investigating the assassinations of the 1960’s.
Perhaps best known for his original script for which he was named as one of Variety Magazine’s Top Ten Screenwriters to Watch, his directorial debut 3A.M, the Sundance Developed/ Showtime Original film was executive produced by Spike Lee. The film garnered two award nominations including Best Director.
In 2019 he directed the TV-One Original Film Loved to Death and served in the writing room as screenwriter for season 1 of the TV-One Dramatic series MEDIA. Davis is an AICP Commercial Directors Diversity Program 2019 Finalist. Davis directed The AARP In the Cut commercial for Bounce TV. His 2015 short Mother of The Week won eight awards.
A Fordham University grad, Davis worked at Tower Records where a chance meeting with Spike Lee led to the opportunity of a lifetime. Davis worked on Mo Betta Blues, Jungle Fever, Malcolm X and Crooklyn. Davis worked for 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks producing and production managing commercials for NIKE, Ben & Jerry’s, Levi’s 501, and Diet Coke, as well as a host of music videos.
Davis was a mentor at the 2003 Oaxaca (formerly Sundance) Screenwriting Lab in Mexico. His 2004 film Christmas at Waters Edge, starred Keisha Knight Pulliam, Pooch Hall, and Tom Bosley.
Davis’ short A Gut Feeling starring Saul Williams, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Thomas J Byrd, produced by Shan Browning, John Murchison, executive produced by Spike Lee premiered at the Noosa Film Festival in Australia, Urban-world Film Festival in New York, and seen nationwide on The Sci-Fi Channel.
Doc work includes Romance Is Served, which premiered at the 2009 Belize Film Festival receiving an award for Best Documentary; and Hoop Reality which chronicles the lives of schoolyard legends Arthur Agee, and Patrick Beverley.
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Work Experience
Co-Producer at The Press & The Public Project
October 1, 2024 - July 28, 2025Conducted pre-interviews, on-camera interviews, extensive research, archival video/audio search, and located eyewitnesses related to the 1965 Malcolm X assassination. Managed crew hiring and assisted post-production by working with the editor to create chapter reels for each story segment.
Director & Producer at Lee Davis Films
January 31, 2020 - July 28, 2025Conceptualized and directed the YAR music video, showcasing innovative storytelling and visual artistry.
Writer, Director, Producer at Lee Davis Films
January 31, 2020 - July 28, 2025Wrote, directed, and produced the music video 'Parallel Universes', a homage to A Clockwork Orange, exploring a dystopian future where a man is brainwashed through crowd violence scenes from worldwide footage.
Screenwriter at TV-One
July 31, 2019 - July 28, 2025Crafted engaging scripts for the MEDIA drama series, contributing to dynamic storytelling and character development.
Director at Asylum/TV-One
April 30, 2019 - July 28, 2025Directed the true crime original movie 'Loved To Death', highlighting domestic abuse's traumatic impact on families.
Director & Producer at Lee Davis Films
January 31, 2019 - July 28, 2025Conceptualized, directed, and produced the 'Alive' music video for artist Freemoor, depicting support for a friend battling painkiller addiction.
Director at Bounce TV
January 31, 2018 - July 28, 2025Produced and directed the 'In The Cut' commercial for AARP, emphasizing impactful messaging aligning with brand goals.
Director at Gramercy Park Company
January 31, 2015 - July 28, 2025Directed the web pilot 'Mother of The Week', blending humor with relatable storytelling, working with cast on location in upstate New York.
Director & Producer at Lee Davis Films
June 30, 2014 - July 28, 2025Conceived, directed, and produced the cautionary music video 'Don't Gain The World' with San Diego-based artist Sunny Dillinger.
Director at Creative Lion Entertainment
July 31, 2013 - July 28, 2025Directed the 'West Side Girl' music video for Bilal, employing unique visuals in a narrative involving two cops and a gang leader's femme fatale.
Director at Creative Lion Entertainment
February 28, 2010 - July 28, 2025Directed 'Romance is Served Live', a multi-camera documentary capturing a romantic dinner, live performances by Grammy-nominated artist Marc Dorsey, and interviews exploring dating in the L.A. African American community.
Director at Connection 3
December 31, 2007 - July 28, 2025Directed 'Christmas At Waters Edge', a top-selling Christmas Movie of the Week starring Kiesha Knight Pulliam, Pooch Hall, and Tom Bosley.
Director at Cineville
December 31, 2007 - July 28, 2025Directed the basketball documentary 'Hoop Reality' focusing on high school player Patrick Beverly and mentor Arthur Agee, highlighting struggles of growing up amid gang violence in Chicago.
Screenwriter at Miramax/El Norte
February 28, 2002 - July 28, 2025Wrote the screenplay for 'Dance On Two', focusing on cultural narratives within the dance competition world.
Director, Screenwriter, Producer at The SciFi Channel
December 31, 2001 - July 28, 2025Wrote, directed, and produced the original short 'Flicker HD' that pushed creative boundaries using digital effects and state-of-the-art HD cameras.
Director & Screenwriter at Showtime Original Film
March 31, 2000 - July 28, 2025'3AM' was an original film developed by Sundance Labs, produced by Spike Lee and Showtime, shot in New York. It featured innovative storytelling with actors such as Danny Glover, Pam Grier, and Michelle Rodriguez.
Producer at Various Contract Positions
April 30, 1999 - July 28, 2025Managed production logistics, budgets, scheduling, and crew for high-profile music videos for renowned directors including Hype Williams and Brett Ratner.
Director & Screenwriter at The Sci Fi Channel
January 31, 1999 - July 28, 2025Directed and wrote the thriller short film 'A Gut Feeling', involving two cops investigating if 'Hannibal The Cannibal' had moved to Harlem.
Special Assistant to Producer at Fernando Sulichin at The Cannes Film Festival
May 31, 1993 - July 28, 2025Assisted producer Fernando Sulichin at the 1993 Cannes Film Festival, gaining experience in international film production and behind-the-scenes work on a film in development.
Line Producer/Production Manager at Forty Acres & A Mule
January 31, 1993 - July 28, 2025Coordinated and led production efforts for national spots directed by Spike Lee, including campaigns for Nike, Levi's 501, Ben & Jerry's, Diet Coke, alongside music videos for artists like Prince, Tracy Chapman, and Naughty By Nature.
Co-Producer at The Press & The Public Project
October 31, 2024 - July 28, 2025Conducted pre-interviews, on-camera interviews, extensive research, and searched for archival video and audio. Unearthed eyewitnesses to the 1965 assassination of Malcolm X. Hired crew and collaborated with editor to create chapter reels for a multi episodic documentary series.
Director & Producer at Lee Davis Films
January 31, 2020 - July 28, 2025Conceptualized, directed and produced various music videos including 'YAR', 'Alive' for Freemoor, and 'Don't Gain The World' for Sunny Dillinger. These projects involved innovative storytelling and visual artistry focused on social themes such as addiction and violence.
Screenwriter at TV-One
July 31, 2019 - July 28, 2025Crafted engaging scripts for the MEDIA TV drama series, contributing to dynamic storytelling and character development.
Director at Asylum/TV-One
April 30, 2019 - July 28, 2025Directed the true crime original movie 'Loved To Death' showcasing the collateral damage of domestic abuse on families.
Director at Bounce TV
January 31, 2018 - July 28, 2025Produced and directed the 'In The Cut' commercial for AARP, emphasizing impactful messaging and brand alignment.
Director at Gramercy Park Company
January 31, 2015 - July 28, 2025Crafted and directed the 'Mother of The Week' web pilot short film, blending humor with relatable storytelling in upstate New York.
Director & Producer at Lee Davis Films
June 30, 2014 - July 28, 2025Directed and produced several music videos involving themes of social struggle, addiction and urban narrative, including projects for artists like Bilal and Sunny Dillinger.
Director at Creative Lion Entertainment
February 28, 2010 - July 28, 2025Directed the live multi-camera documentary 'Romance is Served' capturing authentic interviews and live performances within the African American community in Los Angeles.
Director at Connection 3
December 31, 2007 - July 28, 2025Directed the successful TV movie of the week 'Christmas At Waters Edge', a top-selling Christmas movie starring Kiesha Knight Pulliam and others.
Director at Cineville
December 31, 2007 - July 28, 2025Directed 'Hoop Reality', a gritty high school basketball documentary following Patrick Beverly's journey to the state finals amid gang violence in Chicago.
Screenwriter at Miramax/El Norte
February 28, 2002 - July 28, 2025Wrote screenplay for 'Dance On Two', a project emphasizing cultural narratives in the dance competition world.
Director, Screenwriter, Producer at The SciFi Channel
December 31, 2001 - July 28, 2025Written, directed, and produced the original short 'Flicker' which pushed creative boundaries with digital effects and was shot on state of the art HD cameras.
Director & Screenwriter at Showtime Original Film
March 31, 2000 - July 28, 2025Directed and wrote '3AM', a Sundance Labs developed original film produced by Spike Lee and Showtime blending innovative storytelling and cinematic techniques.
Producer at Various Contract Positions
April 30, 1999 - July 28, 2025Managed production logistics, budgets, scheduling and crew for high-profile music videos directed by Hype Williams and Brett Ratner.
Director & Screenwriter at The Sci Fi Channel
January 31, 1999 - July 28, 2025Directed and wrote short film thriller 'A Gut Feeling' involving two cops investigating a cannibalistic presence in Harlem.
Special Assistant to Producer at Fernando Sulichin at The Cannes Film Festival
May 31, 1993 - July 28, 2025Assisted producer Fernando Sulichin at the 1993 Cannes Film Festival, gaining experience in international film production.
Line Producer/Production Manager at Forty Acres & A Mule
January 31, 1993 - July 28, 2025Coordinated and led production efforts for national spots including Nike, Levi's 501 campaign, Ben & Jerry's, Diet Coke with En Vogue, and music videos for Prince and others under Spike Lee's direction.
Director at Freemoor
January 1, 2019 - PresentDirected Alive Music Video.
Director at TVOne
January 1, 2018 - PresentDirected Loved To Death, feature film.
Director at Bounce TV/AARP
January 1, 2018 - PresentDirected In The Cut, 30 sec Spot.
Director at The Bedouin
January 1, 2017 - PresentDirected pilot trailer.
Director at Bush & Dix
January 1, 2015 - PresentDirected web series comedic pilot.
Director at Mother of The Week
January 1, 2014 - PresentDirected comedic pilot.
Director at DoTell
January 1, 2014 - PresentDirected dramatic web-series pilot.
Director at Don’t Gain The World
January 1, 2013 - PresentDirected music video.
Director at Freemoor
January 1, 2013 - PresentDirected Free Music Video.
Director at Bilal/West Side Girl
January 1, 2009 - PresentDirected music video.
Director at Romance Is Served
January 1, 2007 - PresentDirected documentary.
Director at Hoop Reality
January 1, 2004 - PresentDirected documentary.
Director/Writer at Flicker (Hi Def Short for The Sci-Fi Channel)
January 1, 2001 - PresentDirected and wrote hi-def short.
Director/Writer at 3AM (Showtime Exec. Prod. by Spike Lee)
January 1, 2000 - PresentDirected and wrote project for Showtime.
Director/Writer at A Gut Feeling
January 1, 1999 - PresentDirected and wrote short.
Screenwriter at MEDIA
January 1, 2017 - PresentScreenwriter for TV series.
Screenwriter at Little Girl from Cite du Soleil
January 1, 2017 - PresentIndependent Dramatic Feature.
Screenwriter at At The End of the Tunnel
January 1, 2010 - PresentFeature.
Screenwriter at The Highwayman
January 1, 2008 - PresentIndependent Period Feature.
Screenwriter at Dance On Two
January 1, 2002 - PresentDance Feature sold to Miramax.
Special Assistant to Producer at Fernando Sulichin, Cannes Festival
January 1, 1993 - PresentAssisted producer at Cannes.
2nd Assistant Director at CROOKLYN
January 1, 1993 - PresentFeature directed by Spike Lee.
Second Unit 1st AD at MALCOLM X
January 1, 1992 - PresentFeature directed by Spike Lee.
PA at JUNGLE FEVER
January 1, 1991 - PresentProduction Assistant on Spike Lee's film.
Production Manager at 40 Acres & Mule Filmworks Inc.
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1993Production Manager for National Commercials, Music Videos and Public Service Announcements.
Juror at Pan African Film Festival
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2020Juror for festival.
Program Manager at Inner City Filmmakers
January 1, 2018 - PresentProgram Manager.
Directing Mentor at Inner City Filmmakers Summer Workshop
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2019Directing Mentor.
Founder at The Lee Davis Film Workshop at The Manchester Academy
January 1, 2013 - PresentFounder.
Film Instructor at The Bill Duke Youth Media Bootcamp
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2019Film Instructor.
Film Instructor at View Park Preparatory HS
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012Film Instructor.
Director at Inner City Filmmakers Summer Program at USC
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007Director.
Education
Bachelor's Degree at Fordham University
September 1, 1984 - June 30, 1988High School Degree at Fordham Preparatory School
September 1, 1980 - June 30, 1984Bachelor's Degree at Fordham University
September 1, 1984 - June 30, 1988High School Degree at Fordham Preparatory School
September 1, 1980 - June 30, 1984Bachelor's Degree in Communications at Fordham University
January 11, 2030 - March 7, 2026High School Degree at Fordham Preparatory School
January 11, 2030 - March 7, 2026Qualifications
Commercial Directors Diversity Program Finalist
January 1, 2019 - March 7, 2026Sundance Institute Screenwriting/Directing/Producing Lab Fellow
January 11, 2030 - March 7, 2026Sundance Institute Oaxaca Screenwriting Lab Mentor
January 11, 2030 - March 7, 2026Best Short - NewFilmmakers New York
January 1, 2016 - March 7, 2026Audience Award for Best Short
January 1, 2016 - March 7, 2026Screenwriting Fellow at Sundance Institute Writing/Directing/Producing Lab
January 11, 2030 - March 7, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Other
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