Spike Lee
Keynote Speaker: Academy Award-Winning Director, Film Producer, Author
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Spike Lee Biography
Academy Award® winner Spike Lee is a film director, producer, screenwriter, actor, and author. His work has continually explored race relations, issues within the black community, the role of media in contemporary life, urban crime and poverty, and other political issues. Lee has won numerous accolades for his work, including an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and two Peabody Awards. He has also been honored with an Honorary BAFTA Award in 2002, an Honorary César in 2003, and the Academy Honorary Award in 2015.
Lee's iconic body of storytelling has made an indelible mark on cinema and television. He’s directing the upcoming A24 film “Highest 2 Lowest,” and also directed and co-wrote “Da 5 Bloods” for Netflix. Prior to “Da 5 Bloods,” the visionary filmmaker co-wrote and directed the Academy Award®-nominated and critically acclaimed hit film “BlacKkKlansman”, winning the Oscar® for Best Adapted Screenplay.
His career spans over 30 years and includes: “She’s Gotta Have It”, “School Daze”, “Do the Right Thing”, “Mo' Better Blues”, “Jungle Fever”, “Malcolm X”, “Crooklyn, Clockers, Girl 6, Get on the Bus, He Got Game”, “Summer of Sam”, “Bamboozled”, “25th Hour, She Hate Me, Inside Man, Miracle at St. Anna, Red Hook Summer, Old Boy,” and “Chi-Raq”. Lee’s outstanding feature documentary work includes the double Emmy® Award-winning “If God Is Willing and Da Creek Don't Rise”, a follow-up to his HBO documentary film “When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts” and the Peabody Award-winning “A Huey P Newton Story.” In the television arena, he launched his Netflix original series “She’s Gotta Have It”, which ran for two seasons on the platform. The series is a contemporary update of his classic film. His directed version of David Byrne’s “American Utopia” was released by HBO.
Lee is also known for his legendary “Air Jordan” TV commercials and marketing campaigns with Michael Jordan for Nike. In 1997 he launched the advertising agency Spike DDB, a fully integrated agency with a focus on trendsetter, cross-cultural and millennial audiences. In addition to his films, TV series and commercials, Lee has directed several music videos and shorts for artists such as Michael Jackson, Prince, Public Enemy, Branford Marsalis, Bruce Hornsby, Miles Davis and Anita Baker.
Lee is a five-time Oscar nominee and was honored with a National Medal of Art in 2024 by President Joe Biden. He is a graduate of Morehouse College and New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, where he is a tenured Professor of Film and Artistic Director. Lee’s Production Company 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks is based in Da Republic of Brooklyn, NY.
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How do I book Spike Lee to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Spike Lee for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Spike Lee, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Spike Lee are $100,000 - $200,000 for live events and $100,000 - $200,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Spike Lee, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Spike Lee speak about?
Spike Lee is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Black Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainers, Television & Film, Comedy, Liberal, Social Sciences, Inspirational, Authors, Acting, Black History Month, Storytelling, Education, Literary, Celebrity, Social Activism, Social Justice, Culture and Entertainment.
Where does Spike Lee travel from?
Spike Lee generally travels from Brooklyn, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Spike Lee?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Spike Lee for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Spike Lee for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Spike Lee or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Spike Lee is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including College, Black Heritage and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Spike Lee for live events is $100,000 - $200,000, and for virtual events $100,000 - $200,000. Spike Lee generally travels from Brooklyn, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daymond John, Common and Van Jones. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Spike Lee for an upcoming event.
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That's My Story & I'm Sticking to It: An Evening with Spike Lee
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An Evening With Spike Lee
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One of America's Premier Filmmakers
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Spike Lee to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at DGA Awards ...
Jan 19, 2022 ... Spike Lee will receive the lifetime achievement award from the Directors Guild of America during the DGA's upcoming awards.
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Spike Lee to Receive American Cinematheque Award
Spike Lee will receive the American Cinematheque Award and will be honored during a virtual tribute on Jan. 14, 2021.
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Spike Lee will direct a She's Gotta Have It series for Netflix - The Verge
It's been just over 30 years since Spike Lee released his first feature film, She's Gotta Have It, in 1986, and it's on its way to a revival. Netflix has just ordered a ...
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Spike Lee Throws Impromptu Street Party to Remember Prince ...
Hundreds of fans gathered outside Spike Lee's Brooklyn home after he threw a last-minute party to celebrate the life of Prince.
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Spike Lee endorses 'Bernie from Brooklyn' in new campaign ad
Film director Spike Lee threw his support to Bernie Sanders' Democratic presidential campaign in a radio ad released Tuesday morning.
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How do I book Spike Lee to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Spike Lee for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Spike Lee, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Spike Lee or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Spike Lee for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Spike Lee, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Spike Lee are $100,000 - $200,000 for live events and $100,000 - $200,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Spike Lee, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Spike Lee speak about?
Spike Lee is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Black Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainers, Television & Film, Comedy, Liberal, Social Sciences, Inspirational, Authors, Acting, Black History Month, Storytelling, Education, Literary, Celebrity, Social Activism, Social Justice, Culture and Entertainment. -
Where does Spike Lee travel from?
Spike Lee generally travels from Brooklyn, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Spike Lee?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Spike Lee for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Spike Lee for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Spike Lee or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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