Sebastian Siegel

Sebastian Siegel is a British-American screenwriter, director, author, and actor from Oxford, England. His father is Indian religions professor and widely acclaimed writer, Lee Siegel. His grandfather, Leonard Thompson, was an active opponent of apartheid, author, and professor of South African history at Yale. Sebastian began studying drama at age seven. He was accepted to college at age fifteen to study theatre, and won the drama prize at Kent School. He often credits gratefulness to theatre, zen, rigorous exercise, authors Alan Watts, Ken Wilber, James Hollis, other philosophers and artists, and friend and mentor James Whitmore. "As a writer, producer, and director Sebastian Siegel has created compelling content that's received ovations and delivered sold out screenings at multiple festivals. His vision and collaborative style result in the generation of exceptional film media." ~ HIFF Exec Director, Robert Lambeth "Sebastian Siegel draws insights into the beauty and complexities of the human condition with an inspiring and original voice." ~ Marianne Williamson "[Siegel's] film takes you out of your own private hell. Likewise there are some beautiful and unexpected answers... viewers will enjoy the insights and these are excellent questions to ask. There's no time like the present to awaken." ~ Whole Life Times "Sebastian's art is shown in the way he brings people together." ~ don Miguel Ruiz, author of The Four Agreements