Sean Durkin
Directing

Sean Durkin

Born 1981-12-09 · Canada

Timothy Sean Durkin (born 8 December 1981) is a Canadian film director, screenwriter and producer. He won the Dramatic Directing Award at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival for his debut feature film "Martha Marcy May Marlene", about a young woman struggling with the psychological effects of escaping a dangerous cult. His short film, "Mary Last Seen", on the same theme, had previously won the award for Best Short Film at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival Directors' Fortnight.

DirectorExecutive ProducerProducerWriterEditorScreenplayCinematographyDirector Of Photography

Known for

The Iron Claw★ 8.2Viewing moment
The Iron Claw
2023
The Rental★ 5.5Viewing moment
The Rental
2020
Martha Marcy May Marlene★ 6.6Viewing moment
Martha Marcy May Marlene
2011
The Nest★ 6.1Viewing moment
The Nest
2020
The Eyes of My Mother★ 6.2Viewing moment
The Eyes of My Mother
2016
Christine★ 6.8Viewing moment
Christine
2016
Katie Says Goodbye★ 6.6Viewing moment
Katie Says Goodbye
2018
James White★ 6.6Viewing moment
James White
2015
Piercing★ 5.6Viewing moment
Piercing
2018
Afterschool★ 5.5Viewing moment
Afterschool
2008
Simon Killer★ 6.1Viewing moment
Simon Killer
2012
Dead Ringers★ 6.2Viewing moment
Dead Ringers
2023 · Series
Southcliffe★ 6.7Viewing moment
Southcliffe
2013 · Series
Buy It Now★ 5Viewing moment
Buy It Now
2005
Mary Last Seen★ 6Viewing moment
Mary Last Seen
2010
Two Gates of Sleep★ 5.7Viewing moment
Two Gates of Sleep
2010
Tame Impala: Sound Check at Cherry Lane Theatre★ 8Viewing moment
Tame Impala: Sound Check at Cherry Lane Theatre
2025

Frequent collaborators

Antonio CamposAntonio CamposJosh MondJosh MondChristopher AbbottChristopher AbbottBrady CorbetBrady CorbetMelody C. RoscherMelody C. RoscherRosemarie DeWittRosemarie DeWittJeremy Allen WhiteJeremy Allen WhiteMaria DizziaMaria Dizzia