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 Supacell and BBC Three and Showtime’s Dreaming Whilst Black, Sebastian has consistently combined cultural authenticity with mainstream appeal. He proves that stories with a social heartbeat can resonate worldwide. He has worked with various brands like Mars and The Booker Prize, alongside running Dope Black Art and Upshot Reels.