Sean Mannion was raised in Anchorage, Alaska where his interest in film was first cultivated by the interests of family and friends. He graduated from the University of Alaska, Anchorage with a Bachelor’s in English. After spending three years working in the Information Technology field he chose to leave Alaska to study film in New York.
Since moving to Brooklyn in 2008, Sean has shot over a half dozen short films including recently the recently completed Abel and Cain, funded by a successful Kickstarter campaign. In addition to writing and directing Sean has explored a variety of other facets of filmmaking including: editing, event shooting, production, motion graphics, and acting. He regularly participates in Channel 101 NY screenings and is always on the look out for new projects that will offer a challenge.