Sebastian Thiel

Born in Zambia and raised in London, writer -director Sebastian Thiel creates bold, socially conscious entertainment centred on black talent and lived experience. From his early viral YouTube work to directing the globally number-one Netflix series Supercell and BBC Three’s / Showtime Dreaming Whilst Black. Sebastian has consistently combined cultural authenticity with mainstream appeal, proving that stories with a social heartbeat can resonate worldwide. He has worked with various brands like Mars, The Booker Prize as well as running Dope Black Art, and Upshot Reels.