SEBASTIAN CORTCINEMATOGRAPHER

Press and Awards

98 selected pieces across 20 films: reviews, features and interviews from the trade and national press. Items that name the cinematographer in the piece itself are marked. Each film also lists where the camera credit is on record, 23 sources in all.

NARRATIVE

Three Years Gone

DIR. JOHN GUTIERREZ · PROD. TARYN KOSVINER · AMIGA PICTURES
  • Deadline·News·Roxy Cordero·25 Sep 2024
  • Los Angeles Times·Feature·Carlos Aguilar·2 Jun 2026
    One of five standout films at LALIFF 2026

Sons of the Sea

DIR. JOHN GUTIERREZ · PROD. KHOSIE DALI, IMRAN HAMDULAY · AMIGA & MISS K
  • NZCS·Feature·Sebastian Cort·2021
    Cinematographer Sebastian Cort discusses his experience shooting Sons of the Sea
  • New Frame·Review·Mia Arderne·19 Aug 2021
    A globally resonant story of land, home, family and freedom that is refreshingly devoid of stereotypes
  • Channel24·Review·Mia Arderne·20 Aug 2021
  • The South African·Review·Mia Arderne·7 Sep 2021
  • Africa Is a Country·Interview·Dylan Valley·4 Jun 2021
    A beautifully shot, authentically performed thriller
  • Spling·Review·Stephen Aspeling·8 Sep 2021
    The cinematography captures some wonderful shots of the False Bay area whilst retaining its stark and sombre mood
  • News24·Review·3 OUT OF 5·Leandra Engelbrecht·13 Sep 2021
Credited in
  • Official EPK, billing block and credit roll·2021DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY SEBASTIAN CORT

The Spin

DIR. MICHAEL HEAD · PROD. JAKE JACOVIDES, ISMAIL ISMAIL · FOXSAKE FILMS
  • News Letter·Feature·Jayne Reese·30 Oct 2024
    Award winning Director of Photography, Sebastian Cort
  • Film Ireland·Feature·Faye Blaylock·6 Nov 2024
  • Film Ireland·Review·Carmen Bryce·27 Jan 2025
  • Eye For Film·Review·3 STARS·Jennie Kermode·9 Nov 2024
  • Blazing Minds·Review·4 OUT OF 5·Simon Henderson·18 Jan 2025
  • EVOKE·News·Emma Costigan·11 Oct 2024
  • Tyrone Constitution·Feature·9 Sep 2023
  • UK Film Review·Review·4 OUT OF 5·Joyce·26 Feb 2026
    A tender, heartfelt comedy; a love letter to friendship, music and to Ireland
  • InSession Film·Review·Romey Norton·24 Feb 2026
    A scruffy, warm hearted Irish road trip comedy that knows the journey matters far more than the destination
  • The Irish News·Review·David Roy·1 Nov 2024
    Charming, gently amusing
  • AnyGoodFilms?·Review·Simon Hooper·27 Feb 2026
Credited in
  • Irish Film Festa, Rome·Mar 2025cinematography: Sebastian Cort
  • MUBISebastian Cort · Cinematography

Bermondsey Tales

DIR. MICHAEL HEAD · PROD. ROHIT NATHANIEL · SERAPHIM FILM PRODUCTIONS
Credited in
  • IMDb, full cast and crewCinematographer: Sebastian Cort
  • British Comedy GuideSebastian Cort · Director of Photography
  • Rotten TomatoesCinematographer: Sebastian Cort

Milk of Dreams

DIR. SARAH GROHNERT · PROD. ESTELLE CLARK · PROSPECT/GROUP FILMS
Credited in
  • Torino Film Festival·2024CINEMATOGRAPHY: Sebastian Cort
  • New Zealand Film Commission·2024Cinematography · Sebastian Cort

A Necessary Death

TEAM BUBBLESMATES · 48HOURS
  • The Spinoff·Interview·2021
    UK cinematographer Sebastian Cort

DOCUMENTARY

Blur: To the End

DIR. TOBY L · PROD. JOSHUA CONNOLLY · ALTITUDE / SKY ARTS
  • NME·Review·5 STARS·Andrew Trendell·14 Jun 2024
    Britpop legends prove love and friendship outlasts all
  • Rolling Stone UK·Review·4 STARS·Anna Smith·15 Jun 2024
    A heartfelt and often hilarious look at their reunion
  • The Guardian·Review·3 STARS·Ryan Gilbey·14 Jun 2024
  • Sight and Sound·Review·Sam Davies·19 Jul 2024
  • Screen Daily·Review·Nikki Baughan·16 Jul 2024
    Introspective, candid
  • Billboard·Feature·Thomas Smith·18 Jul 2024
  • The Big Issue·Review·Adrian Lobb·14 Jun 2024
  • Clash·Review·8 OUT OF 10·Grace Dodd·17 Jun 2024
  • Little White Lies·Review·Callie Petch·16 Jul 2024
  • Movie Marker·Review·5 STARS·Christopher Connor·29 Jun 2024
  • Deadline·News·Matthew Carey·22 Nov 2024
  • Uncut·News·Michael Bonner·7 May 2024
  • Time Out·Review·4 STARS·David Hughes·10 Jul 2024
    A transcendent fly on the wall film charting the journey to the biggest shows of blur’s career
  • RogerEbert.com·Review·3 OUT OF 4·Brian Tallerico·25 Jun 2025
    Toby L strikes the right balance between man and music
  • Empire·Review·Lou Thomas·17 Jun 2024
    Essential for devotees
  • Eye For Film·Review·Andrew Robertson·19 Jul 2024
Credited in
  • Sky Group press release·3 Dec 2024Sebastian Cort served as Director of Photography
  • Sheffield DocFest·2024Cinematography · Sebastian Cort
  • British Council, UK Films Database·2025Director of Photography · Sebastian Cort
  • MUBISebastian Cort · Cinematography
  • WikipediaCinematography · Sebastian Cort, Rhys Warren
  • Milwaukee Film Festival·2025Cinematographer: Sebastian Cort, Rhys Warren
  • Official trailer, Blur channel·7 May 2024Director of Photography Sebastian Cort
  • IMDbCinematography by Sebastian Cort

Dynamic Planet

DIR. SOPHIE MUSGROVE · PROD. BEN LAWRIE · NHNZ FOR PBS
  • The Spinoff·Feature·Tara Ward·5 Mar 2024
  • KPBS·Feature·Jennifer Robinson·17 Jun 2024
  • New Zealand Listener·Review·Russell Brown·31 Jan 2024
    NZ made nature series introduces a little optimism into the bleak narrative of climate change

Foals: Rip Up the Road

DIR. TOBY L · PROD. JOSHUA CONNOLLY · AMAZON STUDIOS, WARNER MUSIC, CONVEX
  • NME·Review·4 STARS·James McMahon·19 Nov 2019
    A deep dive into the men behind the melodies
  • Music Week·News·Ben Homewood·4 Oct 2019
  • DIY·News·4 Oct 2019
  • The Line of Best Fit·News·Cerys Kenneally·4 Oct 2019
  • Stereoboard·News·Jon Stickler·4 Oct 2019
  • Indie Rocks!·Feature·Mariana R. Fomperosa·15 Nov 2019
  • The Rodeo·Review·23 Nov 2019
Credited in
  • End credit card, posted by Foals·15 Nov 2019DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY SEBASTIAN CORT
  • IMDbCinematography by Sebastian Cort

Liam Gallagher: Knebworth 22

DIR. TOBY L · PROD. JOSHUA CONNOLLY · AMAZON STUDIOS, WARNER MUSIC, CONVEX
  • NME·Review·4 STARS·James Mottram·16 Nov 2022
  • Sky News·Feature·Bethany Minelle·Nov 2022
  • City AM·Review·Victoria Luxford·18 Nov 2022
  • Billboard·News·Latifah Muhammad·5 Dec 2022
  • Clash·Review·Susan Hansen·7 Nov 2022
    Liam Gallagher’s Knebworth 22 film is a riveting success

Beyond the North Winds

A POST NUCLEAR REVERIE · DIR. NATALIE CUBIDES-BRADY · NFTS
  • Documentary Weekly·Review·Benjamin Hollis·7 Aug 2020
    With patience, a subtle sensitivity and some particularly evocative cinematography
  • The Guardian·Review·Phuong Le·8 Aug 2021
    The 16mm short is visually mesmerising, viewing the station as a thing of terror and beauty
  • Cineuropa·Interview·Laurence Boyce·4 Jul 2019
Credited in
  • DMZ Docs, South Korea·Sep 2019Cinematography Sebastian CORT

Uproar

DIR. MOE NAJATI · PROD. MATT COOPER, GEORGIA WOOLLEY · VILLAGER
  • Directors Notes·Review·Redmond Bacon·3 Jul 2020
  • Realscreen·News·Jillian Morgan·8 Jun 2020
  • Exposed Magazine·Review·Mark Perkins·14 Jul 2020
  • BRWC·Review·Esme Betamax·14 Jul 2020
  • Sounds and Colours·Feature·Debora Baldelli·9 Oct 2020
  • Antena 3·Interview·Teresa Vieira·3 Jul 2020
  • Directors Notes·Premiere·Sarah Smith·4 Mar 2021
    Most of the film was shot on the Sony A7S II with basic prime lenses that Sebastian Cort (DoP) and myself operated
  • Film Fest Report·Interview·Mehdi Balamissa·8 Jul 2020
    A beautiful, inspiring music documentary
Credited in
  • Film billing block·2020CINEMATOGRAPHY BY SEBASTIAN CORT & MOE NAJATI
  • Beyond the ShortCinematography by: Sebastian Cort, Moe Najati

Waiting for Invasion

DIR. NERINGA MEDUTYTE · PROD. JAMES ROGAN · ROGAN PRODUCTIONS
  • 15min·Feature·8 Sep 2015
  • 15min·Feature·23 Sep 2015
  • 15min·News·6 Sep 2017
  • 15min·Interview·18 Sep 2017

Hofesh Shechter's Clowns

DIR. HOFESH SHECHTER · PROD. HENNY FINCH, JOHN WYVER · BBC TWO / ILLUMINATIONS
  • The Telegraph·Review·4 STARS·Mark Monahan·2018
    Immaculately timed climax
  • Illuminations·Feature·John Wyver·21 Sep 2018
  • Culture Whisper·Preview·18 Sep 2018
  • The Arts Shelf·News·14 Sep 2018
  • Radio Times·Listing
  • BBC Two·Programme·22 Sep 2018
  • San Francisco Dance Film Festival·Screening·7 Nov 2019
Credited in
  • Hofesh Shechter CompanyDirector of Photography Sebastian Cort
  • IMDbCinematography by Sebastian Cort

The Gold Projections

ARTIST JOE RAMIREZ · KULTURFORUM BERLIN
  • The New York Times·Feature·Alison Smale·10 Feb 2017
  • The Guardian·Interview·Kate Connolly·15 Feb 2017
  • The Art Newspaper·News·Catherine Hickley·9 Feb 2017
  • e-flux·Announcement·24 Jul 2019
  • Staatliche Museen zu Berlin·Exhibition·2017

COMMERCIAL

NZ Paralympics

DIR. FERNANDO HART · PROD. WINNIE DUMELL · SAATCHI & SAATCHI

Adidas

DIR. FERNANDO HART · AUGUSTO

Twilight of the Masters

DIR. JOHN GUTIERREZ · PROD. JAMES ROGAN · ROGAN PRODUCTIONS

McCaws on Tour

WITH RICHIE AND GEMMA MCCAW · TOURISM NEW ZEALAND
  • Stuff·Feature·Lorna Thornber·28 Apr 2021
  • Stuff·Feature·Brook Sabin·25 May 2021
  • Stuff·Feature·Lorna Thornber·10 Jun 2021
Marked items credit Sebastian Cort by name