The Absence of You
New York Times published photographer & award-winning documentarian Christian Lee crafts a lyrical and poetic tribute to his late grandfather.
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Christian LeeDirector
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Christian LeeWriter
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Christian LeeProducer
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Christian LeeKey Cast"Himself"
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Francis InouyeKey Cast"Himself "
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Project Type:Documentary, Short, Student
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Runtime:2 minutes
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Completion Date:July 1, 2021
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Production Budget:0 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:iPhone
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:Yes - Whittier Christian High School
Christian Lee is a New York Times published photographer and a National YoungArts Winner whose work received international recognition from over thirty competitions & publications, including the Sony World Photography Awards, Vogue Italia’s PhotoVogue, W.W. Norton & Company, Fujifilm, the University of Cambridge, and the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. He works as a High School Insider journalist for the Los Angeles Times.
Using iPhone footage & old family pictures, I created the film as a tribute to my late grandfather, whose encouragement & support allowed me to thrive as an artist. The narration is drawn from an open letter that I wrote a day after his passing. The piece took several long & emotional months to assemble, and I’m so honored that you’re considering it for selection.