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 : SAPPI Think Ahead Awards Pretoria .Received a golden award in the overall portfolio category
2003 : The Open Window Pretoria Student Representative Council
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
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 : The Open Window Pretoria Student Representative Council
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
Film Experience
Film | Role | Director / Production Company |
---|---|---|
THE UNSETTING | Lead | dir. Harry Owens, Foliage Features |
EYE WITHOUT A FACE | Supporting | dir. Ramin Niami, Sideshow Films |
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 |
THE UNCONSCIOUS MIND | Lead | dir. Johnny Swanepoel, JS Productions |
HUM | Supporting | dir. Willem Grobler, Kyknet |
KROTOA | Supporting | dir. Roberta Durrant, Penguin Films |
FUNNY ENOUGH | Supporting | dir. David Moore, Cheap Flicks |
JUMP IN,Short | Lead | dir. Daniel McCorMack, Jump |
THE LINE, Short | Lead | dir. Ryan Kruger, Enigma Ace Films |
TIME IS UP | Lead | dir. Titanic Sinclair, |
SOLDIER, Short | Lead | dir. Ryan Kruger, Enigma Ace Films |
PAPER BLOOD, Short | Lead | dir. Dirk Van Niekerk, Van T |
Television
Series | Role | Director / Production Company |
---|---|---|
BETRAYED | Guest Star | dir. Yoram Astrakhan,Discovery |
AMERICA,PROMISE LAND | Guest Star | dir. Jamie Crawford,History |
JAMILLAH AND ALADDIN II | Recurring | dir. Rebecca Rycroft, BBC |
JAMILLAH AND ALADDIN | Recurring | dir. Rebecca Rycroft, BBC |
JONGO | Recurring | dir. Gareth Crocker, Motion Story , ETV ,BETV |
SUIDOOSTER | Recurring | dir. Hannes Van Wyk, Kyknet |
DIE BOLAND MOORDE II | Recurring | dir. Regardt van den Bergh,Kyknet |
HOLLYWOOD for CNN | Lead | dir. Jenny Ash, Trilogy Studios,ITV |
Theatre Experience
Production | Role | Director / Venue |
---|---|---|
THEATRE MACABRE | Lead | dir. Darren Bousman |
THE AUDIENCE(A Reading) | Sir Anthony Eden | dir. Rowan Grant Bakker, Playclub |
THE FATHER | Oliver ,The Man | dir. Hennie van Greunen, Wordsmith Theatre Factory |
THE PERFORMERS((A Reading) | Mandrew | dir. Rowan Grant Bakker, Playclub |
Training / Experience
Institution | Qualification |
---|---|
LAMDA | Grade 8 Gold Practical Exams SA , UK With Distinction |
A.C.T. CAPE TOWN | Acting for film 3 With Grant Swanby South Africa |
A.C.T. CAPE TOWN | Auditioning for the camera With Christa Schamberger South Africa |
A.C.T. CAPE TOWN | American Accent training South Africa |
A.C.T. CAPE TOWN | Acting for film 2 South Africa |
EMERSONS COLLEGE | Creative writing course |
THE OPEN WINDOW SCHOOL OF VISUAL COMMUNICATION | BA Degree in Visual Communication |
THE OPEN WINDOW SCHOOL OF VISUAL COMMUNICATION | N.DIP. Visual Communication, Qualified with a distinction in Layout & Design |
BRUMILDAS ACTING ACADEMY | Acting for Television South Africa With Distinction |
SA WRITERS COLLEGE | Introduction to Poetry Course, Merited |
Special Skills
ACCENTS AND DIALECTS:
Afrikaans, Standard American, British RP, Scottish. Irish. Indian, German, French,Russian
SPORT:
Yoga (semi-profession) Running (semi-professional) Mixed Martial Arts (beginner); Horse riding (comfortable),rugby,soccer
MUSICAL:
Guitar Electric and Accoustic , Singer, Harmonica, Djembe Drums, Sing (Bass, Baritone, Tenor)
OTHER :
Model. Graphic Designer. Restaurateur. Writer. Music Producer. Cook. Barista, Poet,Screenwriter,illustrator,stunts,Sword traning. Comfortable with physical performances,Bike licence