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I’m Sean McBride, a production leader with over 10 years of experience in commercial video production, spanning directing, producing, cinematography, and editing. I build and mentor high-performing production teams and oversee multi-disciplinary campaigns across video, digital, social, and experiential projects.
I optimize workflows, foster collaboration, and push for continuous improvement in production standards, delivering top-quality work on time and within budget. I’m passionate about creative problem-solving, client collaboration, and staying at the forefront of industry trends, including AI prompting for image/video generation and Unreal Engine.
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Language
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
German
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Director / DOP / Producer at Someplace Nice (Representation)
July 1, 2013 - PresentSpearheaded 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 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 deliverables.
Founder & Director at Module Media
May 1, 2010 - May 1, 2014Founded Module Media to deliver scalable, client-focused digital video content. Built flexible production teams and managed all aspects from client consultation and creative development to on-set direction, post-production, and final delivery, ensuring broadcast-quality results for small-to-medium businesses.
Director / DOP at The Public Assembly (Representation)
March 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013Helped establish digital production practices as the company’s production arm, honing direction, cinematography, production management, client relations, and communication while delivering high-quality projects in collaboration with internal and external teams.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Film Studies at Queen's University at Kingston
September 1, 1993 - April 1, 1997Drone Operator: Advanced Rating at Transport Canada
January 1, 2018 - February 1, 2028Advanced Rating: Able to fly in controlled airspace. Cinematography, mapping
Bachelor of Arts at Queen's University at Kingston
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Qualifications
Advanced Drone Pilot Certificate
January 1, 2018 - February 1, 2018Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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