Sean Dunne is an American director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for his award-winning documentaries, which include "The Archive of the Forgotten", "The Oxy Kingpins", and "Oscar's Comeback".
Dunne was born in 1982 in Massachusetts. He attended Middlebury College in Vermont before transferring to the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts, where he graduated with honors in 2004.
Dunne's feature-length documentary debut, "The Archive of the Forgotten", premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival in 2006 and was later released theatrically. The film follows a group of people who search for forgotten artifacts from the former Soviet Union. The critically acclaimed documentary won the Grand Jury Prize at the International Documentary Association Awards.
In 2009, Dunne released his second feature-length documentary, "The Oxy Kingpins". The film follows a group of OxyContin abusers, dealers, and medical professionals as they struggle with addiction and the law. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and was later released theatrically. It won the Best Documentary Feature Award at the Woodstock Film Festival.
In 2012, Dunne released his third feature-length documentary, "Oscar's Comeback". The film follows the story of Oscar, a man struggling with addiction who returns to his hometown in search of redemption. The film was an official selection of the Sundance Film Festival and won numerous awards, including Best Documentary Feature at the Woodstock Film Festival.
Dunne is also a prolific producer and screenwriter. He has produced numerous short films, including "The Butler" (2010), "The Last Cowboy" (2013), and "Sweetheart" (2016). He has also written and directed several short films, including "The Offering" (2012), "The Blueberry Night" (2015), and "The Migrant" (2017).
Dunne's work has been praised for its compelling and nuanced stories and its ability to capture the human condition. His films have been praised for their honest portrayals of addiction, poverty, and hope.
Dunne continues to push the boundaries of documentary filmmaking and is working on several projects. He is currently in post-production on his fourth feature-length film, "Hollywood High".
