About

Lee Citron is an acclaimed director, producer, and writer based in Los Angeles who specializes in surreal yet relatable comedy and high-concept narratives. His work showcases a unique blend of character-driven storytelling, science fiction, and playful quirkiness, conveyed through precise visual language and a keen sensitivity to human emotion.

Lee is co-creator and director of the subversive digital series, VHS DATES, which was featured in Tribeca Festival 2026 as well featured in the New York Times. In television, Lee has directed original series for BratTV and created original comedies for TruTV, along with directing promos for MTV. His short form content includes MARTIAN AMERICAN, which garnered numerous accolades including an Emmy Award for Best Comedy in Student Film, and ANDROID LOVE, recognized at festivals such as Newport Beach Film Festival and the ICG Emerging Cinematographer Awards. His film IDIOT BOX secured Best Short Film at the Albuquerque Film Festival and the Film Outside the Frame Awards at the DGA, premiering on PBS.

Citron holds an MFA in Directing from The American Film Institute (AFI) and has trained in Method Acting at the Sanford Meisner Center. He has an extensive typewriter collection and loves his pitbull, Barney.

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