About Lee
Lee Rogers brings over 25 years of directing, producing and writing know-how to his work. Working across multiple genres he has directed more than 300 high-end TVCs for some of the globes largest brands.
Lee has an uncanny ability to elicit authentic performances from seasoned performers to raw newcomers alike; a skill that has taken him around the world where he has directed Oscar winners, Emmy winners, Prime Ministers, Miss Universe, Gold Logie winners and Olympic Gold medalist’s, and won dozens of awards along the way from the likes of Cannes, LIA & New York Festivals.
In the music video domain, Lee’s notched up over 30 music videos, 4 of them hitting #1 on the ARIA charts - including RATCAT’s history making song THAT AIN’T BAD, the first ever track to cross over from the indie music charts and hit #1 on the national ARIA charts in 1991.
A storyteller at heart, Lee’s first foray into long-form content was in writing, directing, producing and starring in the movie Dust Off the Wings, iconic as Australia's first fully digitally shot and produced feature.
“A KNOCKOUT!” David Stratton/Variety
“Rogers is incredibly clever” Margaret Pomeranz/The Movie Show,
In television, Lee's work has been seen in over 130 territories, Lee having brought his superb directorial eye to such hits as The Doctor Blake Mysteries, and the famed Australian TV series Home and Away and Neighbours.
In the comedy arena, Lee's short films have won over 20 festivals; including New York City Short Film Fest, Rochester International Film Festival, Palm Springs International Shortfest, Las Vegas International Film Festival, Canada International Film Festival, and Mexico International Film Festival.
Lee has been a mainstay in Kate Ceberano's management team over the last 25 years. As partner in Kate Ceberano Productions, Lee has been instrumental in building and solidifying Kate’s position as Australia’s most prolific female artist and the voice of her generation. Their latest project is Sweet Inspiration (Sony Music), which cracked the ARIA Top 5 in Feb 2021. Lee Executively Produced the album and directed/produced the music videos. www.kateceberano.com
During the lockdown of 2020, Lee started recording The Blank Canvas Podcast. Approaching 50 guests after one year, many iconic Australian’s and some international guests have shared their story: David Bromley, Kate Ceberano, Mark Bouris, Layne Beachley, Eddie Perfect, Deborra-Lee Furness, Colin Hay, Siimon Reynolds, Indira Naidoo, Marisol Nichols, Sam Bloom, Kate Dennis, Mark Fennessy, Maurice Terzini, Simon P Lock, Radek Sali, Robert Connolly, Jenna Elfman, Lindsay Fox, Mark Isham, Mandy Walker, Fred Schepisi, Ant Middleton, Barton Lynch, Alex Russell, Collette Dinnigan, Tim Olsen, Stacy Rukeyser Jane and Jimmy Barnes and many more. The Herald Sun calling it “the podcast that could, dropping fascinating conversations each week” theblankcanvaspodcast.com.au
Lee is much sought-after as a safe pair of hands who continually brings a fresh inventive approach to every endeavour, whether screen content, music, the arts or the world of advertising and business.
Lee Rogers is represented Saxton as a keynote speaker www.saxton.com.au/speakers/lee-rogers
