Biography
Adam Seward is a Toronto-based producer, writer, director, and editor with a passion for storytelling across music, film, and commercial media. A graduate of NSCAD University with a BFA in Photography, Adam began his creative journey photographing Cape Breton's vast landscapes. In 2010, he directed his first music video, merging his background as a musician and songwriter with his love for visuals. His narrative-driven music videos quickly gained recognition from outlets like Rolling Stone, NME, Vice, and Nylon, solidifying his reputation as a visionary filmmaker.
Over the years, Adam has collaborated with notable clients, including CBC Television, Warner Music, Lang Models, and blogTO, while honing his craft in music videos, commercials, and narrative filmmaking. After extensive event coverage with blogTO he began the launch of his live event production company, Tomorrow Night Films, which has also covered live events such as the TD Toronto JazzFest, Just For Laughs Toronto, and the Long Winter Festival Toronto.
His debut short film, John and Frank, won Best Short Film at the Tokyo International Short Film Fest in 2022, while his documentary Dream Tricks: Over a Six Stair premiered at the Vancouver International Film Festival, the Ottawa International Film Festival (alongside Elliot Page's Close to You), and Beyond the Short in 2023.
Adam’s third short film to date, Rainbow Beach, a gritty coming-of-age drama, is set to premiere at the Pendance Film Festival in 2025. In addition, Adam is preparing for the launch of his spec campaign for New Balance Numeric this year showcasing his ability to create bold and impactful branded content. Looking ahead, he is developing a short-to-feature dramatic script exploring themes of childhood trauma and continuing to push creative boundaries in the realms of narrative and commercial filmmaking.