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Brett Sullivan

Known For
Directing
Born
May 21, 1971 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Active Years
2009–2026 (18 Years)
Total Credits
35 credits in database
Directing Born May 21, 1971 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 35 credits
35
Total Credits
2009–2026
18 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
0
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Brett Sullivan (Directing).
Goal: Factual identity profile.
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Source material: Provided TMDB bio, TMDB source, IMDb source, Wikipedia source, Famegraph source.
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Name: Brett Sullivan.
Nationality/Location: London-based Australian-British filmmaker (TMDB bio) / London-based Australian filmmaker (Wikipedia/Famegraph).
Birth: Born in Sydney, Australia, 1971 (TMDB bio/Wikipedia/Famegraph). TMDB says May 21, 1971.
Career/Company: Formed production company Steam Motion and Sound with Julian Chow in 1996 (TMDB bio/Wikipedia/Famegraph).
Company expansion: Established a UK office in 2003 and a New York office in 2014 with co-founder Clayton Jacobsen (TMDB bio).
Directing credits: Known for directing. Directed "The Chair" (IMDb). Feature directorial debut was "Ginger Snaps II: Unleashed" (2004) (IMDb).
Other info: TMDB lists 23 known credits. IMDb says he has directed award winning feature films and TV series.
Draft 1: Brett Sullivan is a London-based Australian-British filmmaker born in Sydney, Australia, in 1971. In 1996, he formed the production company Steam Motion and Sound alongside Julian Chow. The company established a UK office in 2003 and a New York office in 2014 with co-founder Clayton Jacobsen. Sullivan is known for directing, with 23 known credits. His feature directorial debut was Ginger Snaps II: Unleashed in 2004. He has also directed The Chair and has directed award winning feature films and TV series.
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Career

Career overview

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[1] TMDB: Brett Sullivan, Male, Birthday May 21, 1971, Place of Birth Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Known for Directing. Known credits: 23.
[2] IMDb: Director of The Chair. Directed award winning Feature Films and TV series. Feature directorial debut: Ginger Snaps II: Unleashed (2004), described as an incredible success critically and at the box office.
[3] Wikipedia: London-based Australian filmmaker. Born in Sydney, Australia, 1971. Formed production company Steam Motion and Sound with Julian Chow in 1996.
[4] Famegraph: 55 years old, actor, from Australia. London-based Australian filmmaker. Born in Sydney, Australia, 1971. Formed Steam Motion and Sound with Julian Chow in 1996. Steam established a UK office in 2003, and a New York office in 2014 (implied by TMDB bio in prompt, though source 4 cuts off "20"). Correction: The prompt includes a "TMDB BIO" snippet at the top which is part of the provided text.
TMDB BIO snippet: Brett Sullivan is a London-based Australian-British filmmaker. Born in Sydney, Australia, 1971. Formed Steam Motion and Sound with Julian Chow in 1996. Established UK office in 2003. Established New York office in 2014 with co-founder Clayton Jacobsen.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Early Career/Production.
Brett Sullivan is a London-based Australian-British filmmaker born in Sydney, Australia, in 1971. In 1996, Sullivan formed the production company Steam Motion and Sound alongside Julian Chow. The company expanded its operations by establishing a UK office in 2003 and a New York office in 2014 with co-founder Clayton Jacobsen.
Paragraph 2: Directing Career.
Sullivan is known for his work as a director, with 23 known credits. His feature directorial debut was the 2004 film Ginger Snaps II: Unleashed, which was a critical and box office success. He has directed award-winning feature films and television series, including the production The Chair.
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"Brett Sullivan is a London-based Australian-British filmmaker born in Sydney, Australia, in 1971. In 1996, Sullivan formed the production company Steam Motion and Sound alongside Julian Chow. The company expanded its operations by establishing a UK office in 2003 and a New York office in 2014 with co-founder Clayton Jacobsen.

Sullivan is known for his work as a director, with 23 known credits. His feature directorial debut was the 2004 film Ginger Snaps II: Unleashed, which was a critical and box office success. He has directed award-winning feature films and television series, including the production The Chair."

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Career timeline

Hadestown: The Musical · DirectorStarlight Express · Director
Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical · DirectorBonnie & Clyde: The Musical · ProducerBonnie & Clyde: The Musical · Colorist
Audra McDonald at the London Palladium · Executive ProducerAudra McDonald at the London Palladium · Producer
The Prince of Egypt: The Musical · DirectorWaitress: The Musical · Director
Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends · Director
Kinky Boots: The Musical · EditorKinky Boots: The Musical · DirectorAladdin: Live from the West End · Director
Newsies · Director
Frontier · DirectorMiss Saigon: 25th Anniversary Performance · ColoristMiss Saigon: 25th Anniversary Performance · DirectorMichael Bublé - TOUR STOP 148 · Director
An Evening with Noel Fielding · Producer
Billy Elliot: The Musical Live · EditorBilly Elliot: The Musical Live · DirectorGinger Snaps: Blood, Teeth, and Fur
Jesus Christ Superstar - Live Arena Tour · ProducerLove Never Dies · ColoristLove Never Dies · EditorLove Never Dies · DirectorLove Never Dies · Producer
The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall · Producer
Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert · EditorLes Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert · Producer
Special When Lit · DirectorSpecial When Lit · ProducerSpecial When Lit · EditorSpecial When Lit · Original Music Composer

Full Filmography

35 titles
  • Hadestown: The Musical (2026) Director
  • Starlight Express (2026) Director
  • Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical (2025) Director
  • Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical (2025) Producer
  • Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical (2025) Colorist
  • Audra McDonald at the London Palladium (2024) Executive Producer
  • Audra McDonald at the London Palladium (2024) Producer
  • The Prince of Egypt: The Musical (2023) Director
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  • Waitress: The Musical (2023) Director
  • Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends (2022) Director
  • Kinky Boots: The Musical (2019) Editor
  • Kinky Boots: The Musical (2019) Director
  • Aladdin: Live from the West End (2019) Director
  • Newsies (2017) Director
  • Frontier (2016) Director
  • Miss Saigon: 25th Anniversary Performance (2016) Colorist
  • Miss Saigon: 25th Anniversary Performance (2016) Director
  • Michael Bublé - TOUR STOP 148 (2016) Director
  • An Evening with Noel Fielding (2015) Producer
  • Billy Elliot: The Musical Live (2014) Editor
  • Billy Elliot: The Musical Live (2014) Director
  • Ginger Snaps: Blood, Teeth, and Fur (2014) as Self
  • Jesus Christ Superstar - Live Arena Tour (2012) Producer
  • Love Never Dies (2012) Colorist
  • Love Never Dies (2012) Editor
  • Love Never Dies (2012) Director
  • Love Never Dies (2012) Producer
  • The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall (2011) Producer
  • Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert (2010) Editor
  • Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert (2010) Producer
  • Special When Lit (2009) Director
  • Special When Lit (2009) Producer
  • Special When Lit (2009) Editor
  • Special When Lit (2009) Original Music Composer
  • The Phantom of the Opera: 40th Anniversary Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Brett Sullivan best known for?

Brett Sullivan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hadestown: The Musical (2026), Frontier (2016), The Journey to Killing You (2025), The Journey to Killing You (2025).

When and where was Brett Sullivan born?

Brett Sullivan was born on May 21, 1971 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

How many credits does Brett Sullivan have?

Brett Sullivan has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2009 to 2026.

What is Brett Sullivan's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Brett Sullivan (Directing). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Source material: Provided TMDB bio, TMDB source, IMDb source, Wikipedia source, Famegraph source. Strict rule: Use only verifiable fact...

Brett Sullivan by the numbers

35credits
34films
1TV series
2009–2026active years

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