Sebastian is a filmmaker based in Seattle and New York City.
His NYU thesis film, “Third,” received Craft Awards for Original Score and Acting Ensemble at the First Run Film Festival, and was nominated for the Golden Egg Award at the Reykjavík International Film Festival, where he was a 2024 RIFF Talent Lab Fellow.
His previous short film, “Soft Launch,” screened at festivals including the National Film Festival for Talented Youth, and NYU Gallatin Film Festival, where it won Best Screenplay.
He is currently in post-production for his upcoming short film, "Private Browser."
ACHIEVEMENTS + PRESS
2023 NYU Gallatin Film Festival - Best Screenplay
2024 Reykjavik International Film Festival - Talent Lab Fellow
2024 Reykjavik International Film Festival - Golden Egg Nominee
2025 First Run Film Festival - Craft Award Winner: Acting Ensemble + Original Score