Kevin B. Lee
DirectingAbout Kevin B. Lee
Kevin B. Lee (1975, USA) is a filmmaker, media artist, and critic. He has produced over 360 video essays exploring film and media. His award-winning "Transformers: The Premake" introduced the “desktop documentary” format, was named one of the best documentaries of 2014 by Sight & Sound and screened in many festivals including Berlin Critics Week, Rotterdam International Film Festival and Viennale International Film Festival. Through "Bottled Songs", his collaborative project with Chloé Galibert-Laîné, he was awarded the 2018 Sundance Institute Art of Nonfiction Grant, the 2018 European Media Artist Platform Residency, and the 2019 Eurimages Lab Project Award at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. He was 2017 Artist in Residence of the Harun Farocki Institut in Berlin. In 2019 he produced “Learning Farocki”, a series of video essays on Harun Farocki, commissioned by the Goethe Institut. In 2020 he is co-curating the Black Lives Matter Video Essay Playlist with Will DiGravio and Cydnii Wilde Harris. He was Founding Editor and Chief Video Essayist at Fandor from 2011-2016, supervising producer at Roger Ebert Presents At the Movies, and has written for The New York Times, Sight & Sound, Slate and Indiewire. He is Professor of Crossmedia Publishing at Merz Akademie, Stuttgart.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kevin B. Lee reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 5 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of Kevin B. Lee's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kevin B. Lee remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Bottled Songs 1-4, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Kevin B. Lee Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Kevin B. Lee's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kevin B. Lee.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Afterlives | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Bottled Songs 1-4 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Once Upon a Screen, Explosive Paradox | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Making of Transformers the Premake | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | What Makes a Video Essay Great? | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
Kevin B. Lee - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Kevin B. Lee?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kevin B. Lee is "Bottled Songs 1-4" with a rating of 0.0/10.
How many movies has Kevin B. Lee acted in?
Kevin B. Lee has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Kevin B. Lee?
Other notable films include "The Making of Transformers the Premake", "Once Upon a Screen, Explosive Paradox", and "What Makes a Video Essay Great?".