Sean O'Dea(I)
- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
Sean is a Los Angeles and Beijing based Cinematographer. Son of a renowned DP, the late James O'Dea, Sean spent his childhood learning from his father while traveling with him around the world. In 1988 upon completion of his B.F.A. degrees from the University of Michigan in Film and German, Sean moved to Los Angeles. There he began his tenure as a Director of Photography shooting commercials and music videos. In 2005 he shot his first feature Red Sands with director Alex Turner. In 2009 Sean first worked in China and has been studying Mandarin ever since. He currently spends his time working back and forth between long form and commercials.
Sean has been a member of the International Cinematographers Guild Local 600 since its founding in 1996, and is represented by Dattner Dispoto and The KO Talent Agency in Asia.
He has earned a number of prestigious awards including the HuaBiao (best Picture The Police Diary) WuGeYi (best picture The Police Diary) CLIO, AICP, AdWeek and two Gold and a silver Lion at Cannes for work within his impressive list of nearly 900 commercials and music videos. Focusing on high-end spots, he shoots brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Mercedes, Buick, Visa, McDonald's and Gatorade.
Sean has been a member of the International Cinematographers Guild Local 600 since its founding in 1996, and is represented by Dattner Dispoto and The KO Talent Agency in Asia.
He has earned a number of prestigious awards including the HuaBiao (best Picture The Police Diary) WuGeYi (best picture The Police Diary) CLIO, AICP, AdWeek and two Gold and a silver Lion at Cannes for work within his impressive list of nearly 900 commercials and music videos. Focusing on high-end spots, he shoots brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Mercedes, Buick, Visa, McDonald's and Gatorade.
