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Sean McCarthy was born in Hong Kong and grew up in San Jose, California. He saw his first film at the age of three and knew he had found his life’s calling. By the time he reached high school he had written and directed over 50 short films, even appearing in front of the camera at times. When Sean turned 19, he officially formed his own professional production house, Guerilla Wanderers Films. The company has gone on to produce countless award winning films, commercials and music videos, with such notable standouts as the critically lauded short Raging Cyclist and the narrative music video Moving Out, an award winner twenty-two times over for ‘Best Of’ on the international film festival circuit. He also wrote and directed award winning ads for a number of prominent Silicon Valley corporations, including Hitachi and ThoughtSpot as well as national spots for coupons.com. Sean had the distinct honor of being voted Best Filmmaker by readers of Silicon Valley’s Metro for a record three years in a row, and to date has garnered 11 Best Director awards for his films and music videos.

350

Projects Made

80

Awards & Accolades

2024

Burritos Eaten

Doucheaholics

Comedy series revolving around a variety of douchebags.

Tom Rises

In a world full of Toms, Tom 222 will transform into Jean-Luc Francois.

Winview

Bob and Larry fight for life and death over their sports teams.

Boxed Up

Psychological thriller/mystery/drama

Moving Out

A girl travels through paintings on a surreal journey of self discovery.

Katana

Music video for Hush Crush.

The Innovator

A young wizard finds the confidence to change the world.

Truth

Visual expression capturing the feelings of love all in one-shot.

Kam’s Chili

A couple sauces up their eating and sex lives, much to their daughter’s discomfort.

Cutting Seams

The trapped illusive feeling of nightmares.

Coupons.com

Coupons.com “Watch” National TV commercial campaign

Suparhearo: A True Tale by Chance

A mockumentary about a self described legendary hero.

Suparhearo
Boxed Up
Cutting Seams
Doucheaholics
Tom Rises
Officer Down
Moving Out
3X Voted Best Director

A filmmaker's passion in every frame.

Tim SikaPresident, SF Film Critics Circle

The most broadly talented local filmmaker I've encountered since writing for The Metro more than 20 years ago.

Richard von BusackSF Film Critics Circle

Inventive!

San Jose Mercury News

Stylistic, funny, and outrageously entertaining!

Tim SikaCelluloid Dreams

Fucking awesome!

John Malkovich

Wildly vivid images!

The Spartan Daily

Richard Lester-worthy visual invention matched with the keen raunch of Judd Apatow's comedies.

Richard von BusackMetro Silicon Valley

A gonzo blend of 'Pee Wee's Big Adventure' and 'Evil Dead.

Peter Canavesegrouchoreviews.com

Seriously funny and technically top drawer. Forcefully directed... expertly edited.

Metro Silicon Valley

The most CREATIVE music video I've ever seen. Unquestionably.

Chris CadeVideosMotivational.com

Writer

  • Boxed Up | Short Film
  • Suparhearo: A True Tail By Chance | Short Film
  • Kam Chili  | Branding Ad Campaign
  • MIVI Action Film | Action Film Branded Content
  • ThoughtSpot | Short Film Branded Content
  • Doucheaholics  | Comedy Series

Director

  • Moving Out | Music Video
  • Cutting Seams | Music Video
  • Coupons.com | National TV Ad Campaign
  • ThoughtSpot | Short Film Branded Content
  • Suparhearo: A True Tail By Chance | Short Film
  • Doucheaholics | Comedy Series

Producer

  • Ecoperks | Celebrity PSA with Steve Carrell
  • SF Hepatitis B | PSA Awareness Campaign
  • Officer Down | Short Film
  • Infidel | Short Film
  • Asking Alexandria: To The Stage | Music Video
  • NYSE’s The Big Start Up (Season 1 & 2) | Tech Series

VFX Supervisor

  • Digital Wanderers VFX | Creative Director
  • Mudvayne: Nexus. Life. Death | Music Video
  • Asking Alexandria: Death of Me | Music Video
  • Moving Out | Music Video
  • Truth | Music Video
  • Kam Chili | Commercial
  • Boxed Up | Short Film
  • What Now | Feature Film

Actor

  • Over the Line | Feature Film
  • Layla: Live or Die | Feature Film
  • Suparhearo: A True Tail By Chance | Short Film
  • Shogun Wedding | Short Film
  • Boxed Up | Short Film
  • Doucheaholics | Comedy Series
  • YouSendIt | Ad Campaign (Voice Talent)
  • Arkin | Commercial (Voice Talent)
  • Hightail | Commercial (Voice Talent)

Photographer

  • Some notable faces I’ve photographed include James Cameron, Aaron Paul, Jason Schwartzman, Jon Heder, John Malkovich, Rachel Weisz, the Lonely Island, Melissa McCarthy, Paul Dano, John Leguizamo, Terrence Howard, Nicolas Winding Refn, Margo Martindale, Naomi Watts, John Krasinski, Rob Reiner, Jim Jarmusch, RZA, Steve Buscemi, Bill Nighy.