Milton Miron, later known as Sebastian, earned a Master's degree in Business, which led him to adopt the stage name inspired by the renowned composer Johann Sebastian Bach. From 1967 to 1971, he worked as an accountant for the legendary rock impresario Bill Graham in San Francisco, where he developed a unique understanding of the city's vibrant cultural scene.
During this period, Sebastian discovered a passion for film, screening independent and vintage movies at midnight on weekends in San Francisco's Palace Theatre. It was here that he crossed paths with a group of gender-bending drag queens and their friends, who were organizing impromptu live shows as an unofficial prelude to the main event.
Sebastian saw an opportunity to organize and produce these nocturnal fantasies, and his management of the Cockettes, as they came to be known, quickly gained popularity among San Francisco's counterculture crowd. His leadership of the group lasted until 1972, during which time he also directed their only film, Tricia's Wedding, a satirical spoof of the 1971 wedding of Tricia Nixon and Edward Cox.
Sebastian's involvement in filmmaking extended beyond his work with the Cockettes. He went on to create six short films, including the critically acclaimed Adolph & Eva. He also wrote and directed Heartbreak of Psoriasis, starring the legendary drag performer Divine.
In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Sebastian owns and operates a successful tax preparation and accounting business, showcasing his versatility and business acumen.
