Crys Lee
M.F.A. Student, Production - Cinematography
Crys Lee (they/she) is a multi-media artist originally born in Germany, but raised in Kansas City. Their decade as a commercial photographer, director, writer, and non-profit arts mentor led them to seek out long-form storytelling as a filmmaker. Previously, Crys spent one year at the LMU School of Film and Television MFA program with a merit scholarship, but pivoted to the UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television MFA program for a cinematography concentration under Bill McDonald’s mentorship. Their study is made possible thanks to the Graduate Opportunity Program Fellowship.
Their focus is on women, queer, and multi-racial narratives, both fiction and documentary, and they seek to prioritize accessible film education for underprivileged artists throughout their career.
Research Interests
Directing and Cinematography, 16mm and 35mm Cinematography, Asian American Film, Queer Film
Education
BA, Photography, The Art Institute – Kansas City
