Lee Brandt is originally from Spartanburg, South Carolina. The son of mixed parents, he grew up in Mexico City, where he integrated himself to the Mexican language and culture. To escape ordinary life, he found inspiration through the films of Steven Spielberg and other classic films; artistic works which influenced his decision to become a storyteller.
Once back in the States, Lee learned the rules of screenwriting under the mentorship of Annmarie Morais and other accomplished writers. He lives in Los Angeles and is a member of the WGA West.
WRITING SAMPLES:
MISS UNIVERSE SAVES THE EARTH - feature script
• When the televised Miss Universe pageant is mistaken as a rebellion against an intergalactic monarchy, the newly crowned beauty queen must save our planet from an alien invasion.
VIOLENT DEEDS – feature script
• After the tragic disappearance of her best friend, a determined woman and her friends go on a cross-country manhunt and make an unsettling discovery: a secret haven for violent criminals.
19 FLOORS – feature script
• Against military orders, a Special Ops Sergeant attempts to rescue his wife from a quarantined tower infested with homicidal creatures. He has 19 floors and 19 hours.
AWARDS:
FINALIST for Script Pipeline Screenplay Compentition
FINALIST for Slamdance Screenplay Competition
SEMIFINALIST for Scriptshadow 250 Contest
Member of the WGA West
IMMANENT Budget: $100K - $1M | Thriller ⋄ Mystery During an interview, an overzealous government official uncovers a sinister high-tech program backed by Uncle Sam, placing himself and loved ones at risk. **DOUBLE RECOMMEND**
MISS UNIVERSE SAVES THE EARTH Budget: $30M+ | Action ⋄ Comedy When the televised Miss Universe pageant is mistaken as a rebellion against an intergalactic monarchy, the newly crowned winner must save our planet from an alien invasion.
Violent Deeds Budget: $1M - $5M | Thriller ⋄ Mystery After the tragic disappearance of her best friend, a determined woman goes on a manhunt and discovers a remote, beautiful town harboring a dark secret.
Finalist, Script Pipeline Screenplay Competition
(2012)
3rd place winner at SLAMDANCE Screenplay Competition
(2010)