PHILADELPHIA — Alkemy X (https://alkemy-x.com) has signed Philadelphia-based director André Robert Lee for US commercial representation. Lee is an award-winning director, producer, podcaster and writer who has committed his entire career to initiating change, equity and inclusion through filmmaking. Most recently, he directed This Is Life with Lisa Ling: Chicago’s History of Violence for CNN. His previous clients include The Ford Foundation, Strayer University, WNYC, NPR, Diana Ross, BET, Universal, PBS, HBO, Sundance, Blackhouse, Picturehouse and Dreamworks.
“André brings immeasurably more than just his directing talents to our roster,” states Nick Pitcavage, executive producer at Alkemy X. “His steadfast dedication to equity as a filmmaker, advocate and public speaker changes the fabric of our company. I’ve dedicated countless hours to diversifying the staff of my sets in hopes of affecting decision-making above the line, with the ultimate goal of reaching into the core messaging of the concepts that we are tasked to bring to life. Once you take a deep dive into André’s body of work, it’s obvious that we’ve created a pivotal partnership that allows us to do just that and consequently create real and lasting change within the advertising space.”
“Over the past few years, I’ve been inspired by Alkemy X’s approach to storytelling and production,” adds Lee. “Their accomplishments across a variety of creative platforms and their commitment to excellence align with my own dedication to the creation of relevant and meaningful projects. I look forward to our partnership and the work we will produce together.”