Sean Francis Ellis

With over 25 years of experience, Sean has excelled in the world of film production. Sean has written and directed short films, music videos, commercials, and documentaries, and has also worked as a Production Assistant, Assistant Director, and Production Runner. Since 1996, Sean has penned numerous feature screenplays, some of which are currently under option. Sean's passion and dedication, combined with an extensive background in film production, make him a valuable asset to any project.

Screenwriting Trainer & Assessor, New York Film Academy, 03/01/23, Present

• The Legend of Yakatutch, Horror/Action, Feature, 2023
• Shadow Men, Co-Writer, Kent Hill, Sci-Fi/Thriller, Feature, 2018
• Angel Dust, Crime/Thriller, Short, 2015
• The China Club, Comedy/Crime/Thriller, Feature, 2014
• Claws, Short based on Feature Screenplay, 2011
• The Assistant, Suspense/Thriller, Feature - Outline, 2009
• Inhabitant, Co-Writer, Sci-Fi/Thriller, Feature, 2008
• Claws, Action/Horror, Feature, 2005
• China Doll, Crime/Thriller, Feature, 2003
• Illustrated Hero, Adventure/Romance, Feature, 2001

• Emerging Screenwriters Action Adventure Screenplay Competition, 2023, 2022
• ISA Fast Track Fellowship, 2023, 2022
• Beverly Hills Film Festival Screenplay Competition, 2010, 2017
• ScreenCraft Screenwriting Fellowship, 2017

• Paul Barry, Santa Monica, CA, USA, 310 745-4641, paul@acting4camera.com
• Sherice Antoinette, Literary Manager
• Jimmy Gadd, Director, Editor
• Germano Saracco, Cinematographer
• Michael Burkenbine, Producer
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• Island School: Celebrating 50 Years, Director, Camera, Editor, Producer, 5-Part Documentary, completed in 2021. Filmed in Hong Kong
• Don't Wake Me Up, Director, Camera, Editor, Music Video - Nicole Sero, 2013
• CLAWS, Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Short Film/Proof-of-Concept, 2011, Los Angeles
• Sydney Dogs and Cats Home, Director, Writer, Commercial, 2009
• I Wish I Were Stephanie V, Second Assistant Editor, Independent Feature, 2009, Courage Films, Laura Sivis, Producer, Sydney
• AFI Film Festival, Film Professionals Desk, Volunteer, 2007, Los Angeles
• Still Life, Second Assistant Director, Short, 2005, Australian Film, Television & Radio School, Tahnee McGuire, Director
• The Cause, Director, Writer, Editor, Music Video - Matt Ellis, 2004, Sydney
• On Your Way, Director, Camera, Editor, Music Video - Matt Ellis, 2002, Sydney
• A Wreck, A Tangle, Production Runner, Feature, 2000, Rectango, Nicki Roller, Producer, Sydney
• Crossing, Production Runner, Festival Trailer, 2000, Sydney
• Desy, First Assistant Director, Short, 2000, Winner, TropFest Film Festival 2001, Sydney
• Our Lips Are Sealed, Producer's Assistant, Feature, 2000, Courage Films, Laura Sivis, Producer, Sydney
• Farscape, Production Assistant, TV series, 1999, Jim Henson Productions & Sci-Fi Channel, Sydney
• Muggers, Camera Department Attachment, Feature, 1998, Instinct Productions, Nigel Odell & David Redman, Producers, Melbourne
• Scrapbook, Production Assistant, Independent Feature, 1997, Fragile Films, Kurt Kuenne, Director, Los Angeles
• Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: The Movie, Production Runner, Feature, 1995, Twentieth Century Fox, Suzanne Todd, Producer, Sydney

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (2023)

Since returning to Australia in 2011, Sean has developed several feature screenplays, and in 2014, The Legend of Yakatutch was awarded Best Project & Pitch by a panel of international judges, during the 3-D Stereo Media Summit in Liege, Belgium. In 2015, the project was selected as a Producer Spotlight Project for the International Financing Forum (Toronto) and Trans-Atlantic Partners. A graphic novel based on the screenplay is being developed. The screenplay is currently under option by US producer Michael Burkenbine.