London, UK
$450 - $2100 / Day
Sebastian is a London based writer, director and photographer passionate about poetic, sonically rich and visually engaging narratives. With a love for subtle nuances and technical craft, he also leans towards his cultural background, as well as a love of photography, art, music and sound. Seb is committed to developing compelling and authentic films rich in beauty, detail and emotion. He has created for brands such as Peaky Blinders, Sony. Vodafone, Marriott Hotels and many more.
Produced for Rambert
We build an hour, a day, a lifetime on what we can remember. So what do we become, when we forget? Sebastian Whyte directs a surreal trailer for the Rambert 2 livestream, Note to Self by Rambert Artistic Director and Choreographer Benoit Swan Pouffer.
Produced for Rambert
A short film on what happens when Rambert dancers got into the salon chair with Sassoon to create a style and cut based on their own very distinct vibes.
Sebastian Whyte directs a powerful spoken word short film for the World Health Organisation. The personal experiences and stories of health workers around the world are expressed poetically in this simple yet poignant film. The three actors shift between characters as they tell of the often heartbreaking situations these health workers find themselves in around the world. Commissioned by the World Health Organisation, writers Sarah Sutcliffe and Danny Sheinmann crafted a script from interviews they had conducted. Seb then shaped it into a visual narrative that kept true to the rhythmical flow, pace and circular movement of the language.
A woman goes on a journey of escape and self-discovery, in Sebastian Whyte's powerful visual for Ben Marc. The video for Breathe follows the main character - played by Sherelle Johnson - as she travels from the city to the countryside and back. Filmed in London and South East England, this was initially inspired by the road movie genre and it works both as an engaging short film and a music video, anchored by strong performances from its cast. "Originally, the plan was to have a couple on the run as the main focus," says Sebastian Whyte. "However various constraints and actors dropping out meant that we had to tweak the narrative. Then I became fascinated with the idea of a single female protagonist, who is fragile and vulnerable, yet strong, single-minded and independent. "In a strange way, her semi-meditative journey of discovery mirrors the evolution of the film's narrative. And throughout the driving force is Ben's beautifully epic soundtrack." [PromoNews 2021]
Produced for Rambert
Sebastian Whyte directs a stunning trailer for Rambert Dance in Peaky Blinders - The Redemption of Thomas Shelby. This exciting dance theatre event is written by the Peaky Blinder creator, Steven Knight. The show will be directed and choreographed by Benoit Swan Pouffer, and will be touring from September 2022.
A compilation of films, commercials, branded content and music videos directed by Sebastian Whyte.
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