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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.
Nov 15, 2020 · So far, Lee has directed two films--Baka Bukas (2016) and Billie and Emma (2018). In both films, Lee’s goal was to depict the experiences of the LGBTQ+ community in real life through their characters as one step towards being represented in mass media.
Sep 19, 2023 · ‘Rookie’ is what would have happened kung lumipat ako sa school na walang basketball team, tapos forced ako maging volleyball player,” Samantha Lee said in a podcast with Antoinette Jadaone
SAMANTHA LEE uses romantic comedies as Trojan horses to advocate for a more nuanced representation of women and LGBTQ+ community in media. Her thesis film Agos received the Best Thesis, won 1st Prize (Documentary Category) at the 23rd CCP Gawad Alternatibo, and nominated for Best Documentary at Gawad Urian.
Jul 17, 2023 · After directing Baka Bukas (Maybe Tomorrow) and Billie and Emma, Samantha Lee is back with Rookie for the 19th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival happening next month.
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.
Mar 15, 2023 · Director Samantha Lee opens up about her start in the local film industry, her love life, and more in this revealing episode of Cosmo Confessions.
