Thonson Takes a Canadian Holiday

Holiday Films Signs Director Sean Thonson

Director Sean Thonson (at right) brings his filmmaking skills to Holiday Films.

Holiday Films has announced that director Sean Thonson has joined their roster for Canadian representation.
 
In the last ten years, he has directed spots for virtually every prestigious automaker including BMW, Mercedes and Lexus, as well as for a long list of clients including Gillette, Dow, Sears, and Dove.
 
Thonson grew up, quite literally, with a camera in his hands. His father taught graphic design and photography at Humboldt State University in northwestern California, and at a very young age he took advantage of his father's knowledge, and his dark room, to begin a lifelong study of light and composition. His passion led to a degree from Art Center College of Design, and on to a successful career as a cinematographer and a director.
 
This year, Thonson captured the spirit of Canadian adventure in a colossal 16-spot campaign for Travel Alberta titled "Remember to Breathe" for ad agency Karo Group.  A total of nine spots were shot for winter and seven for summer, with each spot capturing majestic scenic landscapes along the gateway to the Canadian Rockies.
 
"Being both a director of photography and commercial film director, Sean has a fantastic eye for capturing images," says Derek Sewell, Partner and Executive Producer, Holiday Films. "We are very excited to bring his amazing talents for visual storytelling to our clients."
 
Extreme sports and an ongoing exploration of the great outdoors are a big part of Thonson's lifestyle. An avid skier, he blends elements of his appreciation for nature with his enthusiasm for the outdoors.  As a result, his understanding of light and his ability to shoot action in nature is earned from experience.
 
Thonson continues to be represented in the US by Supply & Demand Integrated.

Published 28 May, 2012