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Sean Babas is a commercial, music video, and motion picture film director

Background

Sean was born in Moscow, Russia.

Education

By the time he had graduated high school, his work had already been played on network television and screened at national film festivals.

Career

In his teenage years, Sean directed over 100 projects that aired on Black Entertainment Television, East!, VEVO, YouTube, and as #1 videos on Music Television. Adopted from an orphanage at the age of 2, he was raised in the suburbs of Troy, Michigan. After a year in Chicago and semester at Columbia College Chicago he then moved to California. Having worked with labels and recording artists including Young Money (YMCMB), Twista, Christina Grimmie, Big Sean, Yung Joc, Royce Da 5"9, Dallas Lovato and more, he has established himself as a national music video and commercial director, having also done spots for Monster Energy, Doritos and Chevrolet"s Camaro.

In 2011, he worked in hand with Brian Teefey, step-father of Selena Gomez, to direct Christina Grimmie"s debut music video for "Advice" under his company, LH7 Management.

Sean is continuing commercial and music video work as he transitions into narrative filmmaking in Los Angeles, California.

Achievements

  • Directed 2 of top 18 music videos of 2011 named by TuneLab Westfall "Industrial Rodent" Otto Vector "Charlie Mix" Directed 1 of 5 music videos screened at 2010 Florida Music Festival Directed #1 music video on Music Television - KDrew - "One".