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“Lee Abbott is a visionary, a true artist who shoots from the soul.”

~ Grammy Award Winning Country Music Artist Marty Stuart

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Lee Abbott ~ Credits

Executive Producer/Showrunner/Creative Director

Visionary television, film, and commercial director-producer with 30+ years of leadership across all media platforms. Proven track record in building and managing world-class creative teams, developing and producing original content, and delivering high-impact storytelling for major studios, streaming platforms, Fortune 500 brands, and global audiences. Expert in convergent media strategy, branded content, live events, and multi-platform campaigns.

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Executive & Business Leadership

ENDORPHIN FILMS – Owner & Executive Producer | 1993–Present
Boutique production company delivering award-winning content across television, film, digital, and branded media.

BE BETTER MEDIA – Director & Chief Creative Officer | 2021–2024
Leads creative direction, original content development, and multimedia strategy across platforms.

TLC MEDIA GROUP – CEO & Executive Producer | 2019–2022
Drives business growth and content innovation, overseeing creative production and brand partnerships.

ONTRAPORT – Director, Production Department | 2014–2017
Built and managed in-house media production department from the ground up, delivering high-quantity, quality marketing and educational content.

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TELEVISION

Amazon Prime “Comedy Kitchen” - EP, Show Runner, Sr. Editor

Amazon Prime “The Wolf PAC” - EP, Show Runner, Sr. Editor

FOX “Renovate My Family” - House Director/Producer

E! Oscars ‘07-’09 Red Carpet - Open Director, Live/Segment Producer

E! Emmy Awards ‘07/08 Red Carpet - Open Director, Live/Segment Producer

E! SAG Awards ‘08/09  Red Carpet - Open Director, Live/Segment Producer

E! Grammy Awards ‘09  Red Carpet - Live/Segment Producer

E! “Sexiest Supernaturals” & “Best Break-Up Rebounds” - Producer

Lifetime Television “Merge” Pilot & Series - Director/Producer

ESPN2 “Shreddin’ H2O” series - EP, Director, Host (1)

FOX Sports US Open Waterski Championships - EP, Director, Editor

FOX Sports US Open Wakeboard Championships - EP, Director, Editor

Oxygen US Open Women’s Championships (repackage)- EP

PRIME SPORTS “Shortline Challenge” - EP, Director, Editor, Host

HGTV “The Antonio Treatment” - Sr. Producer

HGTV/Fine Living “10 Perfect Summer Getaways” - Field Producer

CMT “Running Wild From TED NUGENT” - Sr. Story Producer

G4TV “Attack of the Show” multiple episodes 2006 – 2011 Producer+Camera

G4TV E3 Convention/Press Conference LIVE ’07-‘12 - Sr. Producer & VO

G4TV “Free Stuff” LIVE Christmas Special” - Sr. Producer+Camera

G4TV “Free Stuff” series - Producer+Camera

G4TV Comic Con 2007, ‘08, ‘09 Live (and) Preview Show - Producer, VO

Discovery Channel “Code Red- Submarine Rescue” - DP, Field Producer

Pilot “Taste Life” rep by Kaplan Stahler - EP, Director, Editor, Host

Pilot “Real Food With Chef Bradley Ogden” - EP, Director

Sizzle “Rodeo Drives” represented by CAA - EP, Director, Editor

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FILM & DOCUMENTARY

Disaster at Devil’s Jaw feature length documentary- Amazon Prime: Executive Producer, Director

Totally Baked feature - Netflix, Amazon, YouTube Director, Writer, Editor (2)
4:20 Hour Stand-Up feature - Director 
RAIN short film - Director, Producer, Writer, Editor, Lead (3)
SUPERCHICKS short film - Director, Producer, Editor (3)
AMERICAN DREAM short - Director, Producer, Writer, Editor
TOP MODEL WGA Product Invasion short film - Director, Producer
SPIRIT OF COUNTRY doc - Director, Producer, Editor, DP
FIT AS THE WILD Eco-Challenge doc - Director, Producer, Camera (4)
BETTER LIVING THROUGH CIRCUITRY Cleopatra Records doc - DP
ARMADILLO TEXAS  35mm short - DP

SUPERNATURAL DC Talk, Long Format Home Video - Editor (5)

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WEB, SOCIAL MEDIA, INDUSTRIAL

AOL Food & FoodChannel.com "Tasting Talk" Wine, Beer, Spirits Series

     - EP, Director, Editor, Host

John Soules Foods 61 original video recipes with over 5M views

     - EP, Director, Editor, Chef (6)

California Beef Council 24 video recipes with over 1.5M views

     - EP, Director, Editor, Chef (6)

FITSTAR “Tony Gonzalez NFL Star” - EP, Director, Writer (7)

LIVE in the Winery Standing Sun Wines - EP. Director, DP, Editor

Bacara Resort & Spa “In-Room” & Promotional Videos - EP, Director, Editor

Alisal Ranch Resort & Spa Promotional Videos - EP, Director, DP, Editor

CarveSmart “Testimonial” - EP, Director, Editor, Chef & Voice Over

TreeNail "product demo” - EP, Director, Editor, & Voice Over

AVON Breast Cancer Walk Promo - Sr. Producer, DP, Editor

Basil & Salt Magazine Recipe/Cooking videos - EP, Director, DP, Editor, Host, Chef

Canon USA & Malaysian Board of Tourism stock footage - Director, DP

Wargaming.net “Wargirls” - EP, Director, Editor

Malibu Boats “New Leader - New Rules” - EP, Director, Writer, DP, Editor, VO, DVD/Web Design

MET-Rx “3-A-Day” - EP, Director, Writer, Host

NextFit Website - DP, Editor

Elephanten Shoes  “Tot’s n’ Pups” - Director, DP

Solar Survival Architecture  “The Hut” - Director, DP, Editor, VO

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COMMERCIAL

Publishers Clearing House “Anything” campaign Deutsch - EP, Director

Publishers Clearing House “It’s You!” campaign, Deutsch - EP, Director

Publishers Clearing House “Smile!” Deutsch - EP, Director

Publishers Clearing House “Paparazzi” Deutsch - EP, Director

Publishers Clearing House “Super Bowl” Deutsch - EP, Director

Kern Co. Dept. Human Services “Just a child”

      - EP, Creative Director, Director, Editor (8)

MET-Rx “Get Serious” MET-Rx - EP, Director

Meriter Hospital “ME!” Meriter campaigns - Director, DP

Meriter Hospital “Women’s Health” Meriter campaign - Director, DP (8)

Easter Seals “Just A Chair” - Director, DP (8)

Malibu Boats “New Leader New Rules” - EP, Director, Writer, DP, Editor, VO

Malibu Boats “WOW” campaign - EP, Director, Writer, DP, Editor

Standing Sun Winery “Great Juice” - EP. Director, DP, Editor

Rusty’s Pizza “Fresh & Local” - EP. Director, Writer, Editor

British Knights “Kooks” Deutsch campaign - EP, Director, DP

Cherry Coke “Different” - Stunt DP & Coordinator

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MUSIC VIDEO

Shaquile O’Neal “Straight Playin” - DP 2nd Unit

Faith Hill “There Will Come A Day” - 2nd Unit Director

Cledus T. Judd  “How Do You Milk A Cow” - Director (9)

Cledus T. Judd  “My Cellmate Thinks I’m Sexy” - Director (9)

Cledus T. Judd  “Shania I’m Broke!” - Director (9)

Cledus T. Judd  “Coronary Life” - Director (9)

Crooked Fingers  “New Drink for the Old Drunk” - Director, DP

Jay Teter “Cowboy Ride” - EP, Director

Dede Day "EPK" Emerald Forest Ent - EP, Director, DP, Editor

Lisa Angele “I Wear Your Love” Video & EPK - DP 2nd Unit

Buddy Mondlock  “Poetic Justice” - EP, Director, DP, Editor

Cause For Concern  “Simple Minded” - EP, Director, DP, Editor (10)

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LIVE EVENTS

Ontrapalooza '14-'16, 3 Day Entrepreneur Conference; Director, Editor, MC/Announcer

Amplify LIVE '17, 3 Day Entrepreneur Conference; Director, Editor, MC/Announcer

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HIGHLIGHTS & AWARDS

(1) TV Guide “Hot Shows of Summer”

(2) TOP 10 DOWNLOADS ON NETFLIX, and, High Times “Stoney” Award Nominee

(3) Films featured at the Los Angeles International Short Film Festival

(4) Seen on: Dateline NBC, ESPN SportsCenter, MTV Extreme Sports

(5) Dove Award as Editor for Best Long Format Home Video

(6) Over 6 Million Views of Lee and Endorphin Films Cooking Videos

(7) #1 Fitness App upon release + 7 months

(8) Addy Award Winning Commercials

(9) Numerous CMT Hit Picks

(10)“Best in LA” LA WEEKLY

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