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Early Life and Education. High School. Lee grew up in Manila, Philippines where she attended Catholic High School. Her time at Catholic School greatly influenced her film Billie and Emma, which centers around characters who attend a Catholic High School in St. Isidro. College and Higher Education.
Samantha Lee is a filmmaker who advocates for better representation of women and the LGBTQ+ community in local cinema. Her first film, "Baka Bukas" has won various awards both in the Philippines and abroad, most notably winning the "Emerging Talent Award" at Outfest 2017.
Jun 13, 2020 · Samantha Lee - writer, director and producer - crafts coming-of-age narratives that challenge attitudes in her home country and resonate with a global audience. Her two feature films, Baka Bukas (2016) and Billie & Emma (2018), are honest, charming tales of queer love and youth.
“Love whatever you want unashamedly.” What course are you taking up now and did you pick it with your career and goals in mind? I’m taking up my second master’s in Women’s Studies and Development in U.P. Diliman. And I’m taking it up entirely for fun. Any particular topic or lesson that’s stood out for you thus far?
Samantha Lee is a filmmaker who advocates for better representation of women and the LGBTQ+ community in local cinema. Her first film, "Baka Bukas" has won various awards both in the Philippines and abroad, most notably winning the "Emerging Talent Award" at Outfest 2017.
Oct 19, 2019 · Samantha Lee is a filmmaker who advocates for a better representation of women and the LGBTQ+ community in the local cinema. Her first film, “Baka Bukas” has won various awards both here and abroad, most notably winning the “Emerging Talent Award” at Outfest 2017- the biggest LGBTQ+ film festival in the world.
Background. Lee, who wrote, directed and produced Billie and Emma, stated that she is making movies that her younger self "needed to see", as she had grown up without seeing representation of herself as a queer youth in the media, and was left feeling invisible.
