Sean O'Reilly is a documentary director and producer based in Sydney. He built his career in digital content, marketing and production, working with leading Australian production companies, and was Head of Content at Sleeping Duck, one of Australia's fastest growing startups, before turning to producing and directing full time.
In 2026 Sean founded Rapture Pictures. Founded that year by Sean O'Reilly and Sophy Crane and based in Sydney, the company grew out of Guided by Horses, their debut heartwarming and cinematic feature set against the breathtaking landscapes of the Kimberley, following Aboriginal teenagers as they navigate their path to adulthood, forming life-changing bonds with horses along the way. The film premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival, with further selections at CinefestOZ, the Darwin International Film Festival and Wildscreen, and a nomination for the Kau Ka Hōkū Award at the Hawaii International Film Festival. It is distributed across Australia and New Zealand by Maslow Entertainment.