Topel Lee
Biography
Topel Lee is a Filipino film, television, and music-video director known for his distinct visual style and work in the horror and thriller genres. He began his career directing music videos for top local bands before moving into television and feature films. His notable works include Ouija (2007), Amorosa (2012), and Basement (2014). Lee is recognized for his cinematic storytelling, strong atmosphere, and visually striking compositions.
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Movie - 2012, 2h 15m • as Special Appearance
A professional horror movie extra prepares for her first ever acting award nomination.
Movie - 1999, 2h 15m • as Kuya
Starting out as a cartoonist for Jingle Magazine, Roxlee became a household name through the widely popular 'Cesar Asar' strip for Manila Bulletin. This film version includes footage from the short film Tito's Wedding, vividly portraying an aimless, idle life set in the small town in the Philippines, interwoven with keen observation on the social-political dilemma of the nation.
Movie - 2005, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A black comedy film, which focuses on two film workers, Raffy, the clapper, and Dido, a utility boy. Both share the same dream: to direct their own films someday. Their lives as mere "small production people" took a different turn when, together with the people in the unit van they were riding,had an encounter with armed men. Their co-workers were killed, and the two of them were forced to drive the unit van out of fear until it ran out of gas. The van contains equipment for movie production like cameras, lights and film stocks. They ended up in a secluded barrio not yet reached by modern technology, and therefore, the townsfolk knew nothing of the movie industry.