Biography

Lee was born and raised in Calgary and began as a graphic artist and progressed into all forms of media including creative and technical writing, copywriting, photography, web and print design, marketing, and corporate communications. He has been in the video industry for over 20 years and has edited, wrote, and directed many short films, commercials, music videos, corporate and training videos.

From conception to completion, his knowledge of video covers all aspects; from writing the script to editing the final cut. "No idea is ever too big and nothing is unattainable" he says. "Film making is my passion, and anything is possible as long as you have the passion."

Hobbies include riding his motorcycle, deep sea fishing, collecting vinyl records, going to movies, creating videos, and hanging out with his wife, son, and daughter.
- IMDb mini biography by: Lee Schnellback

Known among friends for his unusual luck in contests, Lee Schnellback has won a Ford Mustang Convertible, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, trips, concert experiences, cash, electronics, and a meet-and-greet with legendary guitarist Joe Satriani, who gifted him a signed guitar.

Lee has a brother, Douglas Van Voorst. They are full biological 'blood' brothers, but they did not grow up together. They only connected in 1998.

Created SchneL's Game, an annual invitation-only challenge event inspired by game shows and reality competition series such as Fear Factor, Survivor, Beat the Clock, Silent Library, and Japanese game shows. Blending endurance contests, food challenges, live entertainment, pop culture, and original game mechanics, what began as a bachelor party experiment evolved into a long-running tradition that has entertained hundreds of participants and guests over more than a decade. Schnellback serves as creator, producer, host, writer, and director of the event, overseeing every aspect of its development and production.