Sebastian Whyte
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Sebastian Whyte

Film DirectorLondon, United Kingdom
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Sebastian Whyte

Film DirectorLondon, United Kingdom
About me
Sebastian is a multi-disciplinary creative director and filmmaker with proven experience in film, television, advertising and social media. In 2024, Seb was selected to join the TV collective’s Breakthrough Leaders programme. His Sky Original documentary "Celebrating Black Cinema with Naomie Harris" aired in October 2024. It features talent like Lashana Lynch and Adrian Lester. Seb has worked for SKY Cinema, UKTV, Discovery Channel, A+E Network, Peaky Blinders, Vodafone, Sony, Sainsbury's, Samsung, Rambert Dance Company, Tesco, World Health Organisation, KFC, Volvo and NHS. Accolades include PromoNews - Film of the Month, Creativepool Annual Best Production (2021, 2022, 2023), Shiny Network - New Directors Award, Film the House - Best Film (2016), and Film Shortage - Pick of the Month.
Projects
  • Sebastian Whyte's Editor Showreel
    Sebastian Whyte's Editor ShowreelOver 20 years of experience, I've edited everything from documentaries to commercials, branded content and music videos.
  • Sky Orignial documentary, "Celebrating Black Cinema with Naomie Harris" directed by Sebastian Whyte
    Sky Orignial documentary, "Celebrating Black Cinema with Naomie Harris" directed by Sebastian WhyteIn this beautifully crafted film, Naomie Harris is joined by Lashana Lynch, Oti Mabuse, Adrian Lester and Trevor Nelson as they celebrate and discuss some of their favourite Black films.
  • Celebrating Black Cinema with Naomie Harris
    Celebrating Black Cinema with Naomie HarrisEarlier this year I produced and directed ‘Celebrating Black Cinema with Naomie Harris’ for Sky Cinema. It premieres Tuesday 1st October at 9pm on Sky Max and Sky Showcase. Big thanks to Sky and True North for the opportunity and support.
  • Celebrating Black Cinema with Naomie Harris
    Celebrating Black Cinema with Naomie Harris
  • Songbird trailer
    Songbird trailerSongbird is an award-winning poetic short film for the Take Flight programme from the charity aerial theatre company Scarabeus. Take Flight helps young people in London, UK, improve their mental and physical health through a year-long programme in aerial dance. Made purely voluntarily, Songbird is a simple story brought together through collaboration.
  • Showreel Spring 2023
    Showreel Spring 2023
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Work history
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    PRODUCER/DIRECTORTrue North Productions
     - London, United KingdomFreelance
    Produce/Directed and Edit Produced "Celebrating Black Cinema with Naomie Harris" (Documentary, 1x 60’) SKY CINEMA Featuring Lashana Lynch, Adrian Lester, Oti Mabuse and Trevor Nelson.
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    DIRECTORWonderhatch
     - London, United KingdomFreelance
    Directed "The OWO - The Stage is Set" (Commercial/Campaign)
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Skills
  • Film
  • Creative Direction
  • Filmmaking
  • Brand Content
  • Advertising
  • Video Directing
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Art Direction
  • Film Directing
  • Film Editing
Education
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    Filmmaking and The Creative Economy MAKingston University
     - Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
    MA Filmmaking & Creative Economy Passed with Distinction
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    Post Graduate Diploma in Graphic Communication Kingston University
     - Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
Awards
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    Production BronzeCreativepool Awards
    Creativepool Annual award - Production category for Peaky Blinders - The Redemption of Thomas Shelby
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    Best Film (STATIONARY)FILM THE HOUSE