Sebastian Cort
- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Writer
Sebastian Cort is an award-winning cinematographer. He specialises in shooting authentically driven commercials often with non-actors, feature length documentaries, narrative film and TV drama. His first feature film 'Sons of the Sea', shot in Cape Town, is currently on the festival circuit and WON 'Best South African Film' at the Durban International Film Festival, and is being shown at Urbanworld Film Festival in NYC.
Sebastian feels closest to stories that question a sense of belonging, provide windows into the human psyche and inspire us all to grow as humans. His personal approach to cinematography is to tap deep into the sensitivities of the subjects in front of the lens, cultivating a space for them to deliver their best performances. He is constantly aware of the eye of the observer - making him and the cameras an intimate conduit for an audience.
Graduating in 2014 from the world renowned National Film & Television School in the UK, Sebastian has been mentored by leading cinematographers: Phil Méheux (Casino Royal, Golden Eye, The Mask of Zorro), Brian Tufano (Trainspotting, Billy Elliot, A Life Less Ordinary), Sean Bobbitt (12 Years a Slave, Shame, Hunger), Annemarie Lean-Vercoe ( Honeytrap, Kat and the Band, Us Among the Stones). He in turn takes great care in mentoring others himself and an advocate for diversity and always striving to have a well-rounded crew.
Growing up in France to English parents, Sebastian's lived in London, Spain, Germany, South Africa and has traveled the world a couple of times over. Now living in New Zealand, Sebastian integrates his passion for different cultures with his global experience, contributing to universal stories being told in New Zealand and from around the globe.
Sebastian feels closest to stories that question a sense of belonging, provide windows into the human psyche and inspire us all to grow as humans. His personal approach to cinematography is to tap deep into the sensitivities of the subjects in front of the lens, cultivating a space for them to deliver their best performances. He is constantly aware of the eye of the observer - making him and the cameras an intimate conduit for an audience.
Graduating in 2014 from the world renowned National Film & Television School in the UK, Sebastian has been mentored by leading cinematographers: Phil Méheux (Casino Royal, Golden Eye, The Mask of Zorro), Brian Tufano (Trainspotting, Billy Elliot, A Life Less Ordinary), Sean Bobbitt (12 Years a Slave, Shame, Hunger), Annemarie Lean-Vercoe ( Honeytrap, Kat and the Band, Us Among the Stones). He in turn takes great care in mentoring others himself and an advocate for diversity and always striving to have a well-rounded crew.
Growing up in France to English parents, Sebastian's lived in London, Spain, Germany, South Africa and has traveled the world a couple of times over. Now living in New Zealand, Sebastian integrates his passion for different cultures with his global experience, contributing to universal stories being told in New Zealand and from around the globe.