Sean Hanish

Cannonball Productions, Director/Producer/Writer

Sean Hanish is an award-winning feature film and commercial director, writer and producer. He has produced three films (RETURN TO ZERO, SISTER CITIES, SAINT JUDY), all alongside fellow Badger alum and CAPs member Kelly Kahl. RETURN TO ZERO earned an Emmy nomination for its star, Minnie Driver, and a WGA Award nomination for Sean. SISTER CITIES sold out its world festival premiere at Michael Moore’s Traverse City Film Festival and is now streaming on Netflix. Most recently, Sean directed and produced SAINT JUDY, starring Michelle Monaghan, Alfred Molina, Alfre Woodard, and Academy Award winner Common. Sean also writes, directs, and produces commercials through his production company Cannonball Productions (40% Badger employment rate!) in Los Angeles. His commercial clients include Cindy Crawford, Sofia Vergara, Eric Church, Disney, Rooms To Go, NCAA, Hallmark, Liz Claiborne, and Oscar De La Renta. After graduating from UW, Sean completed his Master of Arts at the University of Southern California School of Cinema-Television.