James Lee Hernandez is a multi-Emmy® and PGA Award nominated filmmaker and a critically-acclaimed podcaster. He directed, wrote, and edited the 5-time Emmy® nominated HBO documentary series, McMillion$ (Sundance 2020), with his creative partner, Brian Lazarte. Hernandez executive produced the series with Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, Archie Gips, and Lazarte.Hernandez is a founding partner of FunMeter, a TV, film, and podcast production company that specializes in stranger-than-fiction scripted and non-scripted content. Recently announced, Hernandez and Lazarte are writing, directing, and executive producing two documentary series for Apple TV+ through FunMeter - The Big Conn (SXSW 2022) and The Jet. Both shows are slated to be released in 2022.Hernandez is a self-taught filmmaker who began his career in the industry writing, directing, and editing content for Hulu, Hallmark, and other major, national brands.