James Lee | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lee Thim Heng December 13, 1973 |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 2000–kini |
| Spouse | Sylvia Tan (m. 2001) |
James Lee, is a Malaysian film director. He was born Lee Thim Heng (simplified Chinese: 李添兴; traditional Chinese: 李添興; Jyutping: Lei5 Tim1 Hing1; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Lí Thiam-heng) in December 13, 1973 in the city of Ipoh in Perak. He is one of the pioneers of the Malaysian Digital Film movement. His film The Beautiful Washing Machine won the Best Asean Feature Award and FIPRESCI Prize at the Bangkok International Film Festival 2005. Besides directing, he had also produced the early films of other Malaysian filmmakers, namely, Amir Muhammad and Ho Yuhang, under his production house, Doghouse73 Pictures.