Benedikt Sebastian
Eyes: Hazel Green Hair: Light Brown Height: 1.87
Website: http://www.benediktsebastian.net
AWARDS
2011 :
Southern Comfort Design Exchange South Africa , Nationwide
First Prize winner in the Design Exchange competition for a digital illustration
that reflected the brand & it's spirit.
2004 :
First Prize winner in the Design Exchange competition for a digital illustration
that reflected the brand & it's spirit.
2004 :
SAPPI Think Ahead Awards Pretoria .Received a golden award in the overall portfolio category
2003 :
2003 :
The Open Window Pretoria Student Representative Council
Layout Editor for the Body Copy ,School Newspaper
2002 :
Layout Editor for the Body Copy ,School Newspaper
2002 :
The Open Window Pretoria ,Student Representative Council
Layout Editor for the Body Copy (School Newspaper)2000 Nelspruit Hoërskool ,Matriculated with 4 Distinctions:
Afrikaans, English, Business Science, and Hotel Management
Layout Editor for the Body Copy (School Newspaper)2000 Nelspruit Hoërskool ,Matriculated with 4 Distinctions:
Afrikaans, English, Business Science, and Hotel Management
Film Experience
| Film | Role | Director / Production Company |
|---|---|---|
| THE BIRTHMARK KILLER | Supporting | dir. Reza M, ashayekhi, Tee Rose Productions |
| STATION TO STATION | Lead | dir. Benjamin Bryant, Bryant Zamberlan Group |
| THE UNSETTING | Lead | dir. Harry Owens, Foliage Features |
| INDEPENDENCE OF JAPAN | Lead | dir. Shun’ya Ito, Image Field |
| BATTLE STAR WARS | Lead | dir. James Thomas, The Asylum |
| EYE WITHOUT A FACE | Supporting | dir. Ramin Niami, Sideshow Films |
| LAST ROUND | Lead | dir. Matthew Fuller, Insight Pictures |
| EVANESCED | Supporting | dir. Anna Kolenko, Kolenko Films |
| THE DIP RUN | Supporting | dir. Michael Pine, Full Lip Entertainment |
| ABOUT TIME | Lead | dir. Matshepo Maja, About Time Films |
| ROBIN WATCH FOR WISHES | Supporting | dir. Kevin Schmutzler, Film Crew Media |
| TEACH A MAN TO FISH | Lead | dir. David Franciscus |
| VAN DER MERWE | Supporting | dir. Bruce Lawley |
| BLOOD AND GLORY | Supporting | dir. Sean Else,Dark Matter Studios |
| TIME IS UP | Lead | dir. Titanic Sinclair, |
| HUM | Supporting | dir. Willem Grobler, Kyknet |
| KROTOA | Supporting | dir. Roberta Durrant, Penguin Films |
| FUNNY ENOUGH | Supporting | dir. David Moore, Cheap Flicks |
| NOCIVIA | Lead | dir. Jesse Gasca Garcia, Garcia Films |
Television
| Series | Role | Director / Production Company |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICA,PROMISE LAND | Guest Star | dir. Jamie Crawford,History |
| JAMILLAH AND ALADDIN | Recurring | dir. Rebecca Rycroft, BBC |
| JAMILLAH AND ALADDIN II | Recurring | dir. Rebecca Rycroft, BBC |
| BETRAYED | Guest Star | dir. Yoram Astrakhan,Discovery |
| MURDER FOR HIRE | Guest Star | dir. Dick Wolf, Oxygen Network, Wolf Films |
| WILD WEST CHRONICLES | Guest Star | dir. Michael Ojeda, INSP Network |
| THE LOST RECURSION (Pilot) | Lead | dir. Mark Larranaga |
| JONGO | Recurring | dir. Gareth Crocker, Motion Story , ETV ,BETV |
| BLACK | Guest Star | dir. Damion L Smith, DLS Cinema |
| SUIDOOSTER | Recurring | dir. Hannes Van Wyk, Kyknet |
| HOLLYWOOD for CNN | Lead | dir. Jenny Ash, Trilogy Studios,ITV |
Theatre Experience
| Production | Role | Director / Venue |
|---|---|---|
| ONE DAY DIE | Lead | dir. Darren Bousman, Blah Shank |
| THEATRE MACABRE | Lead | dir. Darren Bousman, Clockmakers |
| THE FATHER | Oliver ,The Man | dir. Hennie van Greunen, Wordsmith Theatre Factory |
| THE PERFORMERS((Live Reading) | Mandrew | dir. Rowan Grant Bakker, Playclub |
Training / Experience
| Institution | Qualification |
|---|---|
| SECOND CITY | Writing for Late Night TV and Talk Shows |
| UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE | SKETCH 101 201 |
| UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE | IMPROV 101 201 301 401 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN | Masters in Creative Writing |
| LAMDA | Grade 8 Gold Practical Exams SA , UK With Distinction |
| A.C.T. CAPE TOWN | Acting for film 1 3, Meisner Technique, Audition for camera |
Special Skills
ACCENTS
Standard American, RP, Irish, South African, Russian, German. Australian, Scottish, French
SPORT:
Yoga, Runner, Mixed Martial Arts (beginner), Rugby, Soccer
MUSICAL:
Guitar, Harmonica, Djembe Drums, (E2 - E5) Bass, Baritone, Tenor
OTHER :
Basic training in Firearms, Western Swords. Comfortable with physical performances and basic stunts, Motorcycle license. Driver’s license (Stick shift & Auto). Horse riding. Writer. Music Producer.
Graphic Designer. Photographer. Filmmaker. Immersive Theatre experience
Graphic Designer. Photographer. Filmmaker. Immersive Theatre experience