Sebastian Cort
CinematographerSebastian Cort, Cinematographer and Director of Photography
Sebastian Cort is a cinematographer and director of photography (DP/DOP) working across narrative features, documentary, and commercials. Born in the UK and raised in France, he is based in Los Angeles, California and works internationally. His visual style is rooted in documentary and enhanced naturalism, drawn to stories where people are caught between feelings, places, or versions of themselves. He is available for hire as a cinematographer for film, television, and commercial projects worldwide.
Filmography
Selected credits as cinematographer: Three Years Gone (dir. John Gutierrez), Sons of the Sea (dir. John Gutierrez), The Spin (dir. Michael Head), Bermondsey Tales (dir. Michael Head), Blur: To the End (dir. Toby L), Dynamic Planet (dir. Sophie Musgrove), Foals: Rip Up the Road (dir. Toby L), The Lie (dir. Helena Coan), POAN SS17 (dir. Barnabas Wilhelm), Adidas (dir. Fernando Hart), Nescafé (dir. John Gutierrez), NZ Paralympics (dir. Fernando Hart), Hilton: Effect (dir. Darius Norowzian), Twilight of the Masters (dir. John Gutierrez).
Awards and festival recognition
Sebastian Cort's cinematography has earned 11 festival wins, 7 nominations, and 28 official selections. Award-winning films include The Spin (Best Irish Feature Film at Dublin IFF, Best Feature Film at Istanbul Spring Fest and British Film Festival, Best Cinematography at West Lothian FF), Sons of the Sea (Best South African Film at Durban IFF), and Beyond the North Winds (Green Planet Award at Rhode Island IFF, Best Cinematography at NZCS Silver Awards). His work has screened at festivals including LALIFF, Cinequest, Sheffield DocFest, Urbanworld, Austin Film Festival, and London Critics' Circle.
Notable projects and collaborators
Sebastian's latest feature, Three Years Gone, directed by John Gutierrez and starring Julio Macias (On My Block) and Pepe Serna (Scarface), premiered at LALIFF 2026. His documentary Blur: To the End, following the band Blur, premiered at Sheffield DocFest before theatrical release and broadcast on Paramount+ and Prime Video. Other credits include Liam Gallagher: Knebworth 22, Foals: Rip Up the Road (Amazon Studios), The Lie: The Murder of Grace Millane (Sky Original), Dynamic Planet for PBS, and Bermondsey Tales starring John Hannah and Alan Ford. He has collaborated with directors including John Gutierrez, Toby L, Michael Head, Helena Coan, Sophie Musgrove, and Darius Norowzian. Earlier in his career he worked in the camera department on Tomas Alfredson's Academy Award-nominated Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
Specialties and equipment
Sebastian specialises in natural light cinematography, handheld camera work, and anamorphic lensing. He shoots on Arri Alexa Mini LF and Alexa 35, and is experienced with large-format, Super 35, and anamorphic formats. His work spans single-camera narrative features, multi-camera documentary, live concert and music documentary, branded content, and high-end commercials for clients including Adidas, Nescafe, Hilton, Hewlett Packard, and NZ Paralympics.
Previsualisation
Sebastian co-founded ÆPEX, a previsualisation company for film and television. ÆPEX uses LiDAR scanning to capture real locations and rebuilds them in Unreal Engine 5, allowing directors and cinematographers to shot-list, light, and rehearse before arriving on set.
Contact Sebastian Cort (sometimes spelled Sebastian Court): hello@sebastiancort.com. IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2147517/. Available for cinematography, director of photography, and DP work in Los Angeles, London, and internationally.