I'm a 3x Emmy-nominated creative director with 15+ years in post-production, motion design, and art direction for broadcast and streaming entertainment. I elevate brand narratives through precise editing, innovative visual strategy, and cross-disciplinary leadership that brings ideas to life on screen. Across Netflix, Apple TV, Roku, PBS, and blockchain-enabled campaigns, I lead editorial, design, and VFX to realize cohesive stories, always looking for new formats and ways to push the narrative forward.…

Sean Montgomery

I'm a 3x Emmy-nominated creative director with 15+ years in post-production, motion design, and art direction for broadcast and streaming entertainment. I elevate brand narratives through precise editing, innovative visual strategy, and cross-disciplinary leadership that brings ideas to life on screen. Across Netflix, Apple TV, Roku, PBS, and blockchain-enabled campaigns, I lead editorial, design, and VFX to realize cohesive stories, always looking for new formats and ways to push the narrative forward.…

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I’m a 3x Emmy-nominated creative director with 15+ years in post-production, motion design, and art direction for broadcast and streaming entertainment. I elevate brand narratives through precise editing, innovative visual strategy, and cross-disciplinary leadership that brings ideas to life on screen.

Across Netflix, Apple TV, Roku, PBS, and blockchain-enabled campaigns, I lead editorial, design, and VFX to realize cohesive stories, always looking for new formats and ways to push the narrative forward.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Film Editor and Motion Designer at IATSE 700 (Freelance)
January 1, 2013 - November 16, 2025
Lead all post-production and editorial for Emmy-nominated projects; collaborate with directors, producers, and VFX teams to realize cohesive narratives across film and branded content, with distribution on Netflix, Amazon, Apple TV, and Roku. Featured titles include The Burning (PBS) and GRQ (Steven Bernstein).
Art Director and Motion Designer at Sonic Labs
January 1, 2024 - November 16, 2025
Transform creative briefs into high-impact social animations for Sonic and blockchain partners; produce, film, and edit live-action films to translate complex technical concepts into high-retention storytelling; lead community-driven art competitions; represent the brand at Consensus, NFT NYC, ETH Denver, Paris Blockchain Week.
Trailer Editor and Motion Designer at Shane Hurlbut, ASC / Filmmakers Academy
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Designed YouTube thumbnails to boost engagement; contributed to channel growth of 100k+ subscribers and 500k+ impressions; edited cinematic trailers for product launches, podcasts, and masterclasses; crafted short-form narratives for mobile-first platforms such as Instagram and TikTok.
Production Fixer at Netflix
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
"Mindhunter" Production Fixer; local production fixer for Mindhunter, supporting successful qualification for Pittsburgh’s film tax credit; coordinated financial disbursements and vendor logistics; procured equipment and sourced trusted local vendors; ensured compliance with studio accounting and regional tax requirements.
Creative Producer at 323 Productions
January 1, 2013 - November 16, 2025
Founded and managed a full-service creative agency delivering end-to-end solutions from concept and scripting to post-production; produced high-impact campaigns and live activations for NHL, Google London, and Netflix; led multidisciplinary teams and recruited specialized crew for high-volume production while maintaining boutique-level creative quality.
Video Editor and Motion Designer at Pittsburgh Steelers
April 1, 2012 - April 1, 2012
Delivered post-production assets for the Steelers’ 80th season media campaign; edited show opens and promos for Steelers TV programming and digital platforms; designed high-energy in-stadium animations at Heinz Field, viewed by tens of thousands of fans during live games.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Clarion University of PA
May 30, 2010
B.A., Film and Mass Media at Clarion University of Pennsylvania
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025

Qualifications

3x Emmy Nominations
August 19, 2019
Joined IATSE 700 (Motion Picture Editors Guild)
January 20, 2020 - January 20, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services
    uniE608 Web3 Motion Graphics Reel
    Motion graphics created specifically for web3/blockchain/NFT projects. All work created with After Effects + Cinema4D by me.…
    uniE608 Heinz History Center: TOYS of the 50s, 60s, and 70s
    This video was produced for the Heinz History Center's temporary exhibit on nostalgic toys from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. It featured an on-location narrator guiding viewers through the various decades with fun facts about what kids were playing with. All editing and motion graphics done by me.…
    uniE608 Wolfpack Boxing Club
    A short narrative piece about an unconventional boxing club near Pittsburgh, PA. At Wolfpack Boxing, owner Jeff Mucci has cultivated a family-oriented atmosphere that subverts all the tropes of a typically male-dominated sport. In August 2020, this project (shot, edited, and color graded by me) was nominated for an Emmy Award.…
    uniE608 The Birth of Taste Documentary Trailer
    A proof of concept trailer for a documentary series about the farm-to-table food industry in Portland, Oregon. Featuring interviews with dozens of farmers and restaurant owners who share their "blood, sweat, and tears" stories about life as culinary entrepreneurs.…
    uniE608 CLAWFOOT Title Sequence
    CLAWFOOT is a thriller film written by April Wolfe, directed by Michael Day, and starring Francesca Eastwood, Milo Gibson, and Olivia Culpo. It premiered at the Newport Beach Film Festival in October 2023. Inspired by the work of legendary artist Saul Bass, the title sequence was created with Photoshop and After Effects.…
    uniE608 Descent Into Madness :: The Story of Scripture Rocks
    "Descent Into Madness" is the story of Douglas Stahlman, a teacher from Brookville, PA who spiraled into insanity after a series of unfortunate events in the early 1900's. Left with nothing but basic living essentials and an unwavering resolve, he spent the rest of his life chiseling Bible passages and other ominous warnings into the forest rocks... but to what end? :: Editor / Graphics : Self :: Narrator : Kevin Kilpatrick :: Talent : Ken Burkett :: Camera : RED Epic-W :: Lenses : Tokina Vista Primes…
    uniE608 Motion Graphics Reel 2024-25
    Motion Graphics Reel 2024-25. All designs created 100% by me…