Monica Lee Bellais is a multifaceted individual with a career spanning production management to creative direction across various countries, including Canada, Egypt, France, Germany, Iceland, Pakistan, Thailand, the UAE, the U.S., and the U.K.
As a Council Member of the Writers Guild of America East, she has been instrumental in advocating for writers and shaping industry standards, and was re-elected to the WGAE Council for a fourth term in September 2024, demonstrating her ongoing dedication to writers.
Additionally, Monica serves on the Advisory Committee for Women in Film & Video in Washington, DC, further emphasizing her commitment to fostering diversity and creating opportunities for women in media.
In 2019, she played a pivotal role in promoting mental health awareness in the media, collaborating with the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention and the Entertainment Industry Council to develop guidelines on portraying suicide in entertainment.
In 2018, Veterans in Media & Entertainment recognized her advocacy for veterans and honored her for helping veterans transition into the entertainment industry.
As an Honorary Guest at the 2017 Northern Wave International Film Festival in Iceland, she appeared alongside the celebrated Icelandic actress Edda Björgvinsdóttir.
Monica Lee Bellais is a member of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the Producers Guild of America, SAG-AFTRA, the Writers Guild of America East, and the Writers' Guild of Great Britain.
With a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication, Monica's blend of leadership, advocacy, and creative work has made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry worldwide.
