Jonathan Sequeira
Directing
Biography
Jonathan J Sequeira started his career with Advanced Certificate in Film Production at North Sydney TAFE. He has a Master of Media from RMIT. He worked at ABC Televison (Australia) in TV Archives, before becoming an Assistant Editor, and then Editor at ABC's flagship current affairs program, 4 Corners. He also worked at ABC News and 7.30 Report as an editor. He edited Triple JTV, and episodes of Message Stick and other programs. Since leaving the ABC he has produced, directed, shot and edit hundreds of music videos, live performances, short films, social and corporate videos. He founded Living Eyes which primarily produces music related content and has been involved in four feature-length music documentaries as a Producer. His first feature as Director, 'Descent into the Maelstrom - the Radio Birdman Story' was praised in the Australian Parliament by the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese. 'Waiting - the Van Duren Story' won Best Documentary at IndieMemphis film festival and 'The Most Australian Band Ever!' won Best Music Documentary at Bryon Bay International Film Festival.
Known For
The outrageous true story of Australian cartoonist and punk rocker, Fred Negro, creator of PUB, the cartoon strip that chronicled the history of the St Kilda music scene that spawned the likes of Nick Cave and The Birthday Party and his own controversial shock-rock band, I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVY.
Pub: The Movie
Born out of the ashes of Big Star, arguably the greatest cult band of all time, Memphis local Van Duren joined forces with ex-members Chris Bell & Jody Stephens to form a band and become regulars on the 70s Memphis bar circuit. In little time they got the attention of Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham, who then started managing Van Duren. Van was tipped to be the next Paul McCartney but instead faded into obscurity. Forty years later, two friends from Australia (a band manager and musician) chance upon the mysterious musician’s lost album. They fall hopelessly in love with the music and set out to discover why Van Duren isn’t a household name.
Waiting: The Van Duren Story
Three ethnic school kids from Sydney's western suburbs form a punk band in the 80s. The Hard-Ons fight racism, the music industry and the rise of grunge with their pop punk noise, irreverent humour and absolute commitment to just being themselves.
The Most Australian Band Ever!
Documentary that chronicles the career of the legendary Australian punk band Radio Birdman.
Descent Into the Maelstrom: The Untold Story of Radio Birdman
Sequel to 'The Most Australian Band Ever!