Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
LANGUAGES
Awards
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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SEAN McBRIDE

Toronto

Summary

Highly accomplished production leader with over 25 years of experience in commercial video production, encompassing directing, producing, cinematography, and editing. Proven ability to build and manage high-performing production teams, oversee diverse projects across video, digital, social, and experiential disciplines, ensuring top-quality deliverables within budget and timelines. Expertise in optimizing workflows, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvement in production standards.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director/DOP/Stills

Someplace Nice (Representation)
01.2013 - Current
  • Spearheaded end-to-end production for regional and national commercial campaigns, overseeing teams of up to 45 crew members and external partners across post-production, sound design, and animation.
  • Collaborated with clients and team members to conceptualize and execute high-impact commercial content, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and customer experience goals.
  • Developed and implemented efficient production models to optimize resource utilization, reduce costs, and improve workflow efficiency across multiple projects.
  • Directed and shot award-winning commercials across multiple genres, maintaining high standards of quality and consistency in all deliverables.
  • Designed and implemented remote shooting capabilities during COVID-19, enabling uninterrupted commercial production and demonstrating adaptability and problem-solving skills.

Founder & Director

Module Media Digital Content Production
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Founded and led Module Media DCP to work directly with clients and individuals, utilizing a scalable production model to deliver a diverse array of digital video content projects.
  • Brought high production value film making experience to meet the needs of small to medium businesses, ensuring broadcast-quality results across commercial, branded, and corporate content.
  • Managed all aspects of production, from client consultation and creative development to on-set direction, post-production, and final delivery.
  • Built and led flexible teams tailored to project scale, optimizing resources and maintaining efficiency without sacrificing creative standards.
  • Developed strong client relationships through transparent communication, reliable delivery, and a commitment to exceeding expectations.

Director/DOP

The Public Assembly (Representation)
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Played a key role in establishing this company as a digital production arm of School Editing, helping to shape digital advertising production practices and workflows in the shift from Broadcast to Digital advertising paradigms.
  • Honed skills in direction, cinematography, production management, client relations, and communication, working collaboratively with internal and external teams to deliver high-quality projects.

Director of Photography

Director of Photography (Freelance)
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Self-promoted to DOP, leading lighting and lensing on various projects, including commercials, music videos, and digital on-line documentaries.
  • Developed strong leadership, problem-solving, and budgeting skills through managing all aspects of production on these projects.
  • Honed skills in lighting, framing, movement, colour correction, collaboration.

Key Grip/Gaffer Technician

Key Grip/Gaffer Technician (Freelance)
01.1999 - 01.2008
  • Provided technical support to various film productions, learning key production practices, safe work site protocols, and team collaboration skills.
  • Gained extensive production experience across a wide array of production models, including feature film, television series, music video, and documentary.
  • Self-Promoted to Key Grip in 2003, recognized for leadership and problem-solving.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY AT KINGSTON
01.1997

Skills

  • Team Leadership and Mentorship
  • Production Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Brand Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Budget Management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • Project management

Certification

Advanced Drone Pilot Certificate Transport Canada (2021)

LANGUAGES

English - Fluent
French - Capable
German - Intermediate
Spanish - Capable

Awards

Bronze - Online Video Single – Long-Form (Live Action Director), 'Globes Apart' for Air Canada - Marketing Awards 2022, Someplace Nice, Gold - 2015 Interactive Advertising: Uber SAFE, ADCC 2015, Someplace Nice, Bronze - Multinational Marketing: Korres Cosmetics, CMA 2012, The Public Assembly

Hobbies and Interests

Active member, Digital Cinema Society, Ongoing education in industry publications (American Cinematographer, Strategy, Filmmaker Magazine), Ongoing education in AI prompting for image/video generation, Unreal Engine, and Adobe After Effects, Development of independent feature film scripts, Avid adventure sports enthusiast

Timeline

Director/DOP/Stills

Someplace Nice (Representation)
01.2013 - Current

Director/DOP

The Public Assembly (Representation)
01.2011 - 01.2013

Founder & Director

Module Media Digital Content Production
01.2010 - 01.2014

Director of Photography

Director of Photography (Freelance)
01.2009 - 01.2011

Key Grip/Gaffer Technician

Key Grip/Gaffer Technician (Freelance)
01.1999 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY AT KINGSTON

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