Sebastian Sommer

Sebastian Sommer (born February 5, 1993) is an American filmmaker. Growing up in New York City, he studied Film at Tisch School of the Arts.[1][2]

Biography

His work has appeared in Vice,[3] Dazed,[4] Out,[5] Purple,[6] BlackBook,[7] and Filmmaker.[8]

Sommer is known for his prolific output of short films and his collaborations with high-profile figures. Much of Sommer's work is based around the surreal nature and absurdism involved in fashion, the internet, heartbreak, fame, and death. He has premiered some of his work at the Tribeca Film Festival, Miami Film Festival, Guggenheim Museum, and The Standard.[9][10] Sommer was the assistant editor on Yosemite, a feature film starring James Franco.[11]

Paper named him one of "10 People to Follow on Instagram This Month" in May 2016.[12]

Nylon calls him a "filmmaker for the Tumblr generation".[13]

References
  1. "A Vain and Solipsistic World: An Interview With Filmmaker Sebastian Sommer On His Latest Film "Family Tree"". Autre Magazine. Retrieved 2017-05-12.
  2. "An Interview With Tisch's Up-And-Coming Filmmaker Seb Som". NYU Local. 2011-12-14. Retrieved 2017-05-12.
  3. "The Young Stars of 'Family Tree' Talk About Suicide and Trying to Be Cool in New York City". Vice. Retrieved 2017-05-12.
  4. Dazed. "Hari Nef". Dazed. Retrieved 2017-05-12.
  5. "Premiere: Grindr-Inspired Short Examines Being '3214 Feet' Away From a Disturbed Ex". 2017-03-31. Retrieved 2017-05-12.
  6. "Interview with Sebastian Sommer and India Salvor Menuez on Family Tree now on Purple TV - purple DIARY". Purple. 2015-06-03. Retrieved 2017-05-12.
  7. "BlackBook Premiere: New Film Documents the Post-Breakup Drama of Viral Gay Couple Jarlos - BlackBook". BlackBook. 2016-04-11. Retrieved 2017-05-12.
  8. Macaulay, Scott. "Trailer Watch: Melt the Wings, by Sebastian Sommer | Filmmaker Magazine". Filmmaker Magazine. Retrieved 2017-05-12.
  9. "A Conversation With Sebastian Sommer (LIVE FOREVER) – Hammer to Nail". www.hammertonail.com. Retrieved 2017-05-12.
  10. "Sebastian Sommer is an Indie Filmaker [sic] Who's Bringing Internet Culture to the Big Screen". PAPERMAG. 2014-12-19. Retrieved 2017-05-12.
  11. Harvey, Dennis (2015-10-27). "Film Review: 'Yosemite'". Variety. Retrieved 2017-05-12.
  12. "10 People to Follow On Instagram This Month". PAPERMAG. 2016-05-16. Retrieved 2017-05-12.
  13. "premiere: 'self aware' starring hari nef, rachel trachtenburg + more". Retrieved 2017-05-12.
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