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Sean Furst Biography

Birth Name:Sean Furst

Profession Producer

Fast Facts

  • Many of the brothers' films have debuted at the Sundance Film Festival, including "Everything Put Together" and "The Cooler․"
  • Graduated from the University of Southern California with degrees in Theater and Business
  • Worked as a producer's assistant, a waiter, and a production company intern before founding Furst Films
  • Quote: "I couldn't see myself doing anything else․․․I love the arts․ I love theatre․ I love movies․ And I love the creative people that I get to work with every day․ It inspires me to wake up in the morning and go to work․"
  • Quote: "We do consider ourselves huge gamblers [in the film industry]․ It's a theme in our lives․"
  • Best known for producing the films "Daybreakers," "First Snow," and "The Cooler․"
  • Is the founder and president of the production company Furst Films, which often works with Overture Films, and runs it with his younger brother Bryan Furst

Awards

  • 2001Independent Spirit Award-Best Feature - Under $500,000: nominated