Director & Screenwriter Portfolio
DIRECTORS STATEMENT
My cinematic truth behind the camera is driven by my own profound curiosity for authentic storytelling across diverse genres. Comedy, drama, sci-fi, you name it - I love it. As a filmmaker, director, writer, producer, and actress, my auteur vision is rooted in crafting narratives that resonate, provoke, and ultimately entertain the masses. I have a hand in all technical areas when I direct. Knowing in front of the lens, how to receive an authentic performance, due to my extensive training as a director, and behind the lens, how to communicate on set with my actors, and crew in meaningful ways, always yields me truthful storytelling. - Lillee Jean Trueman
KEY DIRECTORIAL PROJECTS
"Project: Bullyish": Global. Viral. See behind this award-winning documentary, bravely tackling critical social issues.
Roles: Director, Writer, Producer
"Lillee Jean Talks Live": My award-winning celebrity talk show with iconic Hollywood guests.
Roles: Host, Producer, Showrunner
"The Mission is Complete, Angelique": Currently completed and ready for festivals on FilmFreeway.
Roles: Director, Writer, Actor
Lillee Jean Trueman commands the cinematic landscape as an acclaimed actress, award-winning, director, writer, and producer, committed to unique storytelling. Her years of experience behind the camera have yielded critically successful indie films that have garnered significant attention in global markets. Trueman's directorial and writing talents shine in projects like the gritty documentary "Project: Bullyish," and the visually impactful micro-short The Mission is Complete, Angelique. Beyond film, she showcases her versatile production skills on her award-winning celebrity talk show, "Lillee Jean TALKS! Live," featuring a star-studded cast.
FEATURED WORK
THE MISSION IS COMPLETE ANGELIQUE (Official Teaser)
PROJECT: BULLYISH (Official Trailer)
The official trailer for the micro short film, gone global.
The official trailer for the searing documentary on criminal harassment. Award-winning, gritty, and celebrated film.
FILMOGRAPHY & TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS
FILMOGRAPHY & TECHNICAL ARCHIVE
Television: The Gilded Age S3 (HBO); The FNL Network Talkshow (Recurring Guest)
Directorial: Project: Bullyish (Feature); The Mission Is Complete, Angelique (Short)
Awards: KIIFF Best Documentary Feature Winner (2024), TASTE AWARDS Special Achievement Honoree (2025), Clown International Film Festival Paris Best Drama (2025)
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
T. Schreiber Studio (NYC): Meisner Technique (Nicolas Landry); British RP Dialects (Page Clements).
OFFICIAL FILM TRAINING: California Institute of the Arts (CalArts Extended Studies): Certified Specialization in The Art of Filmmaking (Visual Composition, Moving Image, Sequence Assembly, and Non-Linear Film Editing); The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA): Seeing Through Photographs Course (Visual Narrative & Archival Analysis);
Enterprise Governance & Risk Management: Microsoft Security Essentials Professional Certificate in Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC).
Production Leadership & Studio Management Certification: Project Leadership aligned with the Project Management Institute (PMI); Strategic HR Business Partnering (HRCI / SHRM); Organizational Productivity Studies (University of California, Irvine), Professional Certificate for Adobe Premiere Pro training.
Marketing & Audience Strategy: Digital Marketing Institute (DMI): Digital Marketing Fundamentals; Intensive study of commercial distribution, digital campaign architecture, audience engagement, and brand strategy.
Classical Studies & Fine Arts: University of Cambridge (Professional and Continuing Education): An Introduction to Shakespeare (Classical Structure & Text Analysis
Technical Design & STEM Foundations: Honors Environmental Engineering & Sustainability (Bayside, CTE), specializing in STEM-based problem-solving, technical design mechanics, and sustainable production practices for studio environments.