About Sean Byrne
Born 1953. Sean Byrne is an Australian director, screenwriter and film director.
Sean Byrne is an Australian filmmaker. He is best known for directing the horror films The Loved Ones, The Devil's Candy (2015), and Dangerous Animals (2025).
For The Loved Ones, he won People's Choice Award, Midnight Madness Category, Toronto International Film Festival, and The Siren Award for Best International Feature, at the Lund International Film Festival. His 2025 feature film Dangerous Animals had its world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival during the Directors' Fortnight section.
Filmography +YearTitleDirectorWriter 2009 The Loved Ones 2015 The Devil's Candy 2025 Dangerous Animals
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Who is Sean Byrne?
Australian film director
When was Sean Byrne born?
Sean Byrne was born in 1953 in Tasmania.
What is Sean Byrne's occupation?
Sean Byrne is a director, screenwriter and film director.
What nationality is Sean Byrne?
Sean Byrne is Australian.
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· DBpedia: Sean Byrne (filmmaker)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sean Byrne. https://biography.guide/sean-byrne-director/
MLA: "Sean Byrne." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sean-byrne-director/.
Chicago: "Sean Byrne." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sean-byrne-director/.
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