On today’s episode, Daniel sits down with visionary actor and director, Lee Knight.

Lee’s remarkable career spans theater, film, and LGBTQ+ storytelling, with a focus on narratives that explore identity, community, and the complexities of human connection.

His past work includes a pletheorea of TV and short film work being a featured extra in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire", appearing in the 2021 romantic drama "The Last Letter from Your Lover", and acting alongside Sir Ian McKellan on stage and on screen in "Hamlet".

He is now best known for directing "A Friend of Dorothy", a short film that has resonated deeply with audiences and is set to be released on streaming on New Year’s Day.

"A Friend of Dorothy" follows an elderly widow, Dorothy, who forms an unexpected, heartwarming friendship with a teenage boy, JJ, after he accidentally kicks a football into her garden. Their bond bridges generations, helping JJ with self-discovery and giving Dorothy renewed purpose and connection.

On today’s episode, Lee will be sharing the creative journey behind "A Friend of Dorothy", the inspirations that shape his storytelling, and his work alongside generational talents such as Sir Ian McKellan, Miriam Margoyles and Stephen Fry.

All of this & more on today's episode of "Creatively Me".

Lee Knight on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theleeknight/?hl=en

Lee Knight on IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5241260/

"A Friend of Dorothy" Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_hafSoyz_8

"A Friend of Dorothy" on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/afodorothy_film/?hl=en

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Lee Knight - Making "A Friend of Dorothy" & Working with Miriam Margolyes