Sebastian Th. Brune, born near Frankfurt, is the son of a German professor with close ties to the US.

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At seven, he began playing tennis and competing in local tournaments. By eleven, inspired by his father’s enthusiasm for the NBA, he developed an interest in basketball and joined a team at twelve. Excelling quickly, he attended sports boarding schools for top-tier training.

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At eighteen, Sebastian faced a choice: competing at the highest level in Germany or joining a US college basketball program. A serious traffic accident halted his plans, leading him back to Germany, where he pursued professional basketball for a few seasons before shifting focus.

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He later moved to Berlin to study marketing, discovered a passion for photography, and earned a Bachelor of Arts. Sebastian began his career as an Art Director for K1X, a German basketball brand, then joined DEF as a Creative Director before transitioning to freelance photography. Leveraging his connections, he quickly collaborated with major brands like VW and Nike.

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His freelance work ignited an interest in filmmaking. While working as a photographer and videographer, he joined Daimler/Mercedes Benz as Creative Producer Global for ShareNow, where he wrote, directed, and produced commercials worldwide.

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After ShareNow was sold, Sebastian became a self-employed director and photographer, working with brands like Nike, Adidas, Puma, and Cupra. Deeply connected to urban culture from a young age, his early experiences with skateboarding, rapping, and basketball continue to shape his authentic, creative vision.