Sebastian Hill-Esbrand

Sebastian is a director of Caribbean and Australian heritage. His international upbringing taught Sebastian the power in diversity, as well as the importance of having intersectionality displayed on screen. His experience is threaded into the DNA of his work. Bringing outsiders and unexpected characters to the front of the frame and making them shine. His latest film ‘Family’ won the Gold Lion in the Young Director Award in Cannes.

Awards

  • Young Director Award, Gold Screen, 2022
  • Shots Awards, Recognition, 2022
  • Director's Notes, Recognition, Year 2022
  • 1.4 Awards, Recognition, 2022
  • Young Guns 20, Finalist, 2022
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True Colours

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Lifesaving Society

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Toronto Funhouse

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TMU

Grit

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BOOTY FREEDOM

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TD

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Living On

Family

Awards

  • Young Director Award, Gold Screen, 2022
  • Shots Awards, Recognition, 2022
  • Director's Notes, Recognition, Year 2022
  • 1.4 Awards, Recognition, 2022
  • Young Guns 20, Finalist, 2022
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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Skin and Bones Jackets

[03.21.2025]


If you know, you know. The 2017 jacket is back—now in red for our anniversary. Get it before it’s gone (again). Check it out on our instagram here.

ROM

[03.14.2025]


In 1944, Robert “Bob” Hanf wrote this letter to his family from Auschwitz. At the time, all communication was censored so the outside world wouldn’t know what was really happening. In this film, light becomes a beacon of knowledge—passed from witness to witness, ensuring history is not forgotten and its mistakes are not repeated. “What will be the end?” Check out Jeremi Durand's new spot with the ROM here.

Our New Identity

[03.01.2025]


We’re getting rid of the old Skin & Bones and starting fresh. It’s more than just a new look (but we love the new look), it’s a new way forward. Give the rebrand a spin on our site.

David Reviews

[02.21.2025]


Always a good day when one of our favourite directors gets a five-star review. “People Watching” Stuart Mcintyre’s gorgeous and artful music video for Sam Fender gets top marks from team at David Reviews check it out here.

New Bathroom Wallpaper

[02.18.2025]


We want to make sure everyone who comes to the office has the best experience, no matter what room they are in. That’s why we’ve got this beautiful new Toronto “Toile du Jouy” in the two rooms where we all spend so much time texting.

Nolan McD’s

[02.11.2025]


Decision fatigue is depicted at its most delicious in this new McDonald’s spot from the lovely Nolan Sarner. It’s inviting and yummy, just like a box of McDonald’s french fries fresh out of the fryer. Are you hungry? Give it a watch.

EyeCandy

[02.04.2025]


The sharp eyes at EyeCandy @eyecannndy have spotted Jeremi Durand’s @_jeremidurand new music video for Nina Chuba @ninachuba. Surreal and simple, artful and wild we’re not surprised to see Jeremi’s work is turning heads. Check out the video here and the eye candy link here.

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