Seamus McNally is a multifaceted creative professional, residing in both New York and Berlin, with a dual career as a filmmaker and acting coach. With over two decades of experience, he has established himself as a respected authority in his field, offering private coaching sessions to actors and consulting services to directors on an international scale. His extensive client list includes prominent film and television productions, such as Roots, Vinyl, Orange is the New Black, The Night Of, Too Old To Die Young, Black Mirror, The Widow, Clarice, American Rust, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, among others.
As a filmmaker, Seamus has co-directed the feature film Intet (Nothing),which garnered a nomination from the Danish Film Academy for Best Youth Film and Best Adapted Screenplay, courtesy of Trine Piil. In addition to his feature work, Seamus has also directed a diverse range of narrative short films, including To Paint the Portrait of a Bird, The Hypnotist, Sketches of Honey, Good Old Days, Exchange Place, and an excerpt from Mike Leigh's Ecstasy. These short films have premiered at prestigious festivals such as Cannes, Montreal, Woodstock, Mill Valley, Seminci/ Valladolid, and Fantastic Fest/Austin, with his work, To Paint the Portrait of a Bird, ultimately winning the Best Short Film award at the final NY/Avignon Film Festival.
Seamus McNally's impressive portfolio reflects his dedication to his craft, as well as his ability to excel in various creative capacities. Whether as a filmmaker, acting coach, or director's consultant, Seamus has consistently demonstrated his expertise and passion for storytelling, making him a valuable asset to any project.
