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Sebastian Sommer

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    • Sebastian Sommer was born in Syracuse, New York. He moved to New York City at an early age. He grew up on the upper east side of New York City. He graduated from Baruch College Campus High School. He attended New York University Tisch School Of The Arts. His short films have screened at the Guggenheim Museum, TriBeCa Film Festival, and Anthology Film Archives. He directed the feature length movie Dragon (2024/II).
      - IMDb mini biography by: Anonymous

Trademarks

  • Frequently sets films in New York City.
  • His films often feature surreal imagery.
  • Use of stylized cinematography.
  • Use of religious imagery.
  • His films often have technology as a major theme.

Trivia

  • Vice magazine once referred to Sommer as a visionary.
  • Attended NYU film but dropped out his third year to work on a feature.
  • His love of movies began at the age of nine when he watched Minority Report (2002).
  • Cites Stanley Kubrick, Peter Greenaway, and John Carpenter as his biggest influences.
  • Grew up in Manhattan and frequently casts talent from the city.

Quotes

  • Through the lens of a camera, a film captures and distills an experience, translating it into a visual language that resonates with audiences.
  • Filmmaking was a way for me to escape the ordinary when I was younger. And a way to find the essence of life once I got older.
  • Short filmmaking is the art of capturing profound moments within a fleeting frame. It's where every second counts.

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