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About

Branded Story Teller

Sean McLennan is a Toronto-based Director | DP with a background in commercial production, creative leadership, and post-production. His experience across branded content, advertising, and creative campaigns has shaped a cinematic visual style grounded in storytelling, efficiency, and collaboration. Having worked closely with editors, agencies, creatives, and production teams throughout his career, Sean approaches cinematography with a strong understanding of how visuals translate through the entire production pipeline — from concept to final delivery. His work focuses on polished commercial imagery, natural performances, and creating visuals that feel both cinematic and emotionally grounded.

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My photography has been seen in publications and outlets such as The Canadian Press, The Georgia Straight, NOW, 24, and YMM. I have worked with brands such as Shell, Sportsnet, Komatsu, Suncor Energy, Studio M, TOXA, and Shoeless Joe's.

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    Amanda

    Amanda

    Tulum, Mexico

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    Lisa

    Lisa

    Fort McMurray, Alberta

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    Dwayne

    Dwayne

    Fort McMurray, Alberta

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    Commercial

    ACAC Championships

    Johnnie

    ACAC Championships

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    Clear Day

    Clear Day

    Los Angeles, California

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    Shell Albian Sands

    Overshadow

    Shell Albian Sands

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    Chicago

    Chicago

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    Performances

    Collective Soul

    Collective Soul

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    Harrison

    Harrison

    Ottawa, Ontario

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    Jump

    Jump

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    Misha

    Misha

    Fort McMurray, Alberta

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    Rock On

    Rock On

    Toronto, Ontario

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    Jade

    Jade

    Lia Sophia

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    Shush

    Shush

    Keyano theatre

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    Stairs

    Stairs

    Shell Albian Sands

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    Hey you

    Hey You

    Keyano Dance

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    Suncor Energy Mine

    Suncor Energy Mine

    Komatsu

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    Glacier Lake

    Glacier Lake

    Banff

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    In the shadow of light

    Ojai, California

    In the shadow of light

    Ojai, California

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    Rice Paddy Maintenance

    Rice Paddy Maintenance

    Bali, Indonesia

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    Blessed Virgin Church

    Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Roman Catholic Church

    Fort Chipewyan, Canada

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    Fat Caddy

    Fat Caddy

    Palm Springs, California

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    Billy Talent

    Billy Talent

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    Indian Handcrafts

    Indian Handcrafts

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    Colin James

    Colin James

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    Corey Heart

    Corey Heart

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    Charlize Theron

    Charlize Theron

    Toronto, Ontario

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    Have a project you'd like to talk about? Need to improve some creative that's not performing? Please reach out, let's make something magical!

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    info@seanmclennan.com

    Location

    Toronto, Ottawa, Edmonton

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    +1 (647) 332 8634