Independent Filmmaker · Garner, NC

Michael Lee Buie

Director · Director of Photography · Writer · Producer

Award-winning storytelling from the ground up: writing, shooting, directing and cutting independent features and shorts, from the faith drama Gospel Good, Gospel Bad, Gospel Ugly to the sci-fi action feature Vampire Genesis.

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Latest release

Vampire Genesis (2024)

Sci-fi · Action · Horror | Written & directed by Michael Lee Buie

Half-alien Teh’a flees across galaxies, hunted by a race of parasitic rulers disguised as Earth’s vampires. With rebels by her side, she seeks a legendary creature: the earth goddess, powerful enough to end their reign of terror.

Distributed by Maverick Entertainment Group.

Streaming free on Tubi, Pluto TV and Xumo, and available to rent or buy on Prime Video and Fandango at Home.

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Kiss the Sky (2021)

Short film | Written & directed by Michael Lee Buie

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A festival favorite with official selections, finalist and nominee honors, and best-short-film wins across the 2021–2022 festival circuit. See the laurels below.

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Selected work

Vampire Genesis 2024 · Feature · Writer, director, DP, editor, executive producer
It’s Over 2022 · Short · Director, DP, editor, producer
Kiss the Sky 2021 · Short · Writer, director, DP, editor, producer
Destiny’s Daughter 2020 · Short · Writer, director, producer
Wilted Rose 2017 · Short · Screenplay, director, DP, editor, producer
Not So Young Decision 2017 · Short · Writer, director, DP, editor, producer
My Sister’s Keeper: Death Wish 2017 · Short · Writer, director, DP, editor, executive producer
Maid of True Honor 2016 · Short · Screenplay, director, DP, editor, executive producer
Deep Wounds 2016 · Short · Writer, director, DP, editor, producer
Daddy Issues: Dark Secrets 2015 · Writer, director
Lovers Lane 2016–2019 · TV series · Director (1 ep.), producer, camera operator, actor
Gospel Good, Gospel Bad, Gospel Ugly 2012 · Writer, second director, composer, actor