Sean Macrea — Senior Director, Technology (Toronto)
Sean Macrea is our Toronto-based Senior Director, Technology, solving technical challenges and leading artist-first pipeline teams.
Sean leads pipeline and IT teams with an artist-first mindset. With 25+ years in broadcast, VFX, and animation, he translates creative needs into scalable solutions.
About
Sean Macrae is Director of Technology at Brown Bag Films in Toronto, with over 25 years of experience supporting creative teams across broadcast, advertising, VFX, and animation. Starting as an audio editor at Discovery Channel, Sean quickly became the go-to for technical problem-solving. His career spans studios like Crunch Recording, Tangent Animation, SPINVFX, and Portfolio Entertainment. At Brown Bag Films, Sean leads pipeline and IT teams with an artist-first mindset, translating production needs into scalable, reliable solutions. His leadership is grounded in clear communication, inclusion, and a deep respect for the creative process.
