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Sébastien Vaniček
French filmmaker (born 1989)
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Sébastien Vaniček (born 19 August 1989) is a French filmmaker best known for directing the horror films Infested (2023) and Evil Dead Burn (2026).
Career
After directing the short films 299 792 458 m/s (2015), Mayday (2015), and Crocs (2018), he wrote and directed his first feature film with Vermin (2023).[4][5] Vermin, retitled to Infested, had its world premiere at the 80th Venice International Film Festival.[6] The film received critical acclaim,[7] and it grossed over $2 million worldwide.[8]
In 2025, he wrote and directed Evil Dead Burn (2026), the sixth film of the Evil Dead horror franchise.[9][10] The film received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics,[11] and it has grossed over $50 million worldwide.[12]
In July 2026, Vaniček expressed interest in directing a new adaptation of The Mask that was darker and more violent, staying closer in tone to the original comics.[13]
Filmography
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19th Fantastic Fest | Best Director (Horror Features) | Infested | Won | [14] |
| Best Picture (Horror Features) | Won | ||||
| 56th Sitges Film Festival | Special Jury Prize | Won | [15] | ||
| Best Motion Picture | Nominated | ||||
| 16th Strasbourg European Fantastic Film Festival | Best Feature Film (Audience Award) | Won | [16] | ||
| Best International Feature Film (Octopus d'Or) | Nominated | ||||
| Best European Fantastic Feature Film (Melies D'Argent) | Nominated | ||||
| 2024 | 49th César Awards | Best First Film | Nominated | [17][18] | |
| 26th Fangoria Chainsaw Awards | Best International Movie | Nominated | [19] |