Stephen Lee - Sundance Collab

Stephen is a Filipino-American filmmaker developing several independent features, including his debut film. His short films include At Little Wheelie Three Days Ago (Locarno 2022) and Manila Is Full Of Men Named Boy (Venice 2018).

He is part of the producing team of Uncle Hiep's Casino, shooting 2026.

As an editor, Stephen cut the feature Eyimofe (This Is My Desire) (Berlinale, Forum 2020), acquired by Janus Films for the Criterion Collection. He cut the shorts Al Borde del Volcán (Cannes Critics' Week 2026), Birdie (Sundance 2026), The Pass (Cannes & TIFF 2022), and Entré tu y Milagros (Venice, Orrizonti Prize 2020).

Stephen also teaches filmmaking at Columbia University (MFA) and Hunter College (BA). He is a former Development and Production Executive at Cinema Inutile. Prior to film, Stephen learned and worked under Magnum photographer Jim Goldberg.

Stephen is a member of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).

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Self-Paced Course

Crafting Your Short Film Screenplay

With: Asher Jelinsky and Stephen Lee

$395

Crafting Your Short Film Screenplay

Beginner to Intermediate

With: Asher Jelinsky and Stephen Lee

Short films are a great way to showcase your voice, talent, and storytelling skill. In this eight-week self-paced online course, you will learn the fundamentals of screenwriting and develop your original story idea into a short screenplay with accomplished filmmakers as your guides. Designated homework assignments are reviewed by a Sundance Advisor and designed to move you closer to your completed short screenplay (5-15 pages).

$395