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Dominic Sena Biography

Birth Name:Dominic Sena

Birth Place:Niles, Ohio, United States

Profession Director, Camera department, Writer, Cinematographer

Fast Facts

  • Received a Grammy Award in 1990 for Best Music Video for his work on the Janet Jackson video "Rhythm Nation 1814․"
  • Sena's first major film came in 1993 with "Kalifornia․"
  • Sena's directorial beginnings were primarily working on music videos
  • Best known for directing the 2000 film "Gone in Sixty Seconds․"
  • Helped establish the production company Propaganda Films

Awards

  • 1990Grammy-Best Music Video, Long Form: winner
  • 1993Critics Award-: nominated
  • 1993Best Artistic Contribution-: winner
  • 1993FIPRESCI Prize-Official Competition: winner