Cherie Lee

I studied acting for three years and hold a graduate diploma in writing from Sydney's UTS. My interest in film and writing was solidified through interning at The Story Department and gave me the opportunity to fine tune my skills. I've been involved with several film projects, the most recent of which was shortlisted for Tropfest. With the knowledge gained from university and my experience at The Story Department, I'm now specialising in professional feedback on short films and documentaries.

The Heart of Storytelling

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My grandmother’s sister, an elderly spinster, died last year while I was overseas. The news sent minor waves through me; I was more upset by the fact that I wasn’t really upset at all and I should have been… by Cherie Lee She was an ever present member of the extended family: reliably documenting every … Read more

Go With The Flow

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My sister recently became a mother. As fascinating as it was watching her wrestling with her new role as provider to this tiny human being, it was even more fascinating watching her wrestle over the insatiable pull back into her journalism career. by Cherie Lee But career and motherhood have completely different values: one is … Read more

Look And Look And Look

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I was sketching an artist friend of mine. I glanced at her a few times and drew her; or what I thought was her. She took one look at the picture and said, ‘it’s very nice, but you’re not drawing with your eyes, you’re drawing with your mind.’ By Cherie Lee She went on to … Read more