Just Thursday I called Sebastian in a panic because I needed to make high res gifs for another director. Seb laughed and said “big dog, you were the one that showed me the damn gifs. Why do I always gotta remind you of who you are, b?” That was who Sebastian was. He empowered. He saw the passion in others, and he knew how to cultivate it. Seb had an infectious zest for life, art, friendships and of course, the beautiful family that Chelsea and he had started. Anyone who has ever seen him smile or giggle knew that. I will miss teaching Seb random Yiddish words that he couldn’t pronounce. I will miss the detailed advice and pep talks that he so judiciously gave. I will miss those late night calls as he prepped for shoots. I can still hear his voice saying “Let’s go b!” Sebastian was a mentor to me, a protector, and a pillar of good character and sheer creative spark. He let me in the room when others didn’t necessarily feel I belonged there. When I didn’t feel like I belonged there. He introduced me to other creatives in my life that I now call family, and he always always always left a space for me at his genius, creative table, and for that I am eternally grateful. I am humbled to have breathed your air. Rest in power, king. Love you.