Sebastian Belmont
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Sebastian Belmont, an Australian actor, writer, and director, embarked on his artistic journey at the age of 6 when he secured his inaugural role as "John" in the play "Peter Pan" performed on the stage in Abu Dhabi. Despite the challenges of constant relocation internationally, compelled by his father's frequent moves for United Nations translation responsibilities, Belmont remained steadfast in his pursuit of acting. He continued honing his craft through engagement in United Nations International school programs.
At the age of 10, Belmont found himself transplanted to Perth, Australia. Swiftly immersing himself in the local artistic scene, he eagerly joined the community theater for the production of "Don Quixote." His participation not only earned him the lead role but also facilitated a serendipitous encounter with a talent scout. This fateful meeting culminated in Belmont securing his initial paid acting opportunity-a TV commercial for Milo cornflakes.
Belmont's father maintained a semi-annual shuffle between Perth and Sydney re-locating Belmont with him until Belmont turned 14. His next destination was Nhulunbuy, a mining town with a population of 2,000. Despite the limited artistic opportunities, Belmont's affinity for the arts persisted. In Nhulunbuy, he became a dedicated volunteer at the "Gove Arts Theater." Given the theater's size and constraints on under-18 productions, Belmont immersed himself in backstage duties, contributing to costume and set design, and even took charge of sound and lighting operations.
At 16, Belmont crossed paths with Tilly Todhunter, a director at Gove Arts Theater, who astutely recognized his potential and took him under her wing as a mentor. Leveraging his growing proficiency in lighting (LFX) and special effects (SFX), Belmont played a pivotal role in assisting Todhunter during the production of her play "Carbon Dating." Despite the play's mature theme precluding him from the stage, Belmont wholeheartedly dedicated himself to elevating its technical aspects. In acknowledgment of his contributions, Todhunter pledged Belmont the opportunity to exhibit his acting prowess in the next production.
In that very year, Todhunter decided to stage a pantomime production, "Robin Hood & His Band Of Merrymen," presenting Belmont with a unique acting challenge. He was tasked with portraying a female character, "Molly the dame."
While completing his studies at Nhulunbuy High School, Belmont remained actively engaged with Gove Arts Theatre as a dedicated committee member. At the youthful age of 17, he marked his directorial debut with the well-received three-hander play, "Mother." The production garnered praise not only from Nhulunbuy audiences but also caught the attention of the local newspaper Such acclaim led to an invitation from NT Outback Arts to showcase the play in a triumphant three-night run in Darwin.
At the age of 19, Belmont gained entry into the Bachelor of Acting program at The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). During his third year of training, he assumed the roles of director, writer, and actor in the two-handed play "Pocket," staged at His Majesty's Theatre. This ambitious venture not only earned him a nomination for the Youngest Director of the Year award but also received acclaim from both Perth critics and a broader audience.
At the age of 10, Belmont found himself transplanted to Perth, Australia. Swiftly immersing himself in the local artistic scene, he eagerly joined the community theater for the production of "Don Quixote." His participation not only earned him the lead role but also facilitated a serendipitous encounter with a talent scout. This fateful meeting culminated in Belmont securing his initial paid acting opportunity-a TV commercial for Milo cornflakes.
Belmont's father maintained a semi-annual shuffle between Perth and Sydney re-locating Belmont with him until Belmont turned 14. His next destination was Nhulunbuy, a mining town with a population of 2,000. Despite the limited artistic opportunities, Belmont's affinity for the arts persisted. In Nhulunbuy, he became a dedicated volunteer at the "Gove Arts Theater." Given the theater's size and constraints on under-18 productions, Belmont immersed himself in backstage duties, contributing to costume and set design, and even took charge of sound and lighting operations.
At 16, Belmont crossed paths with Tilly Todhunter, a director at Gove Arts Theater, who astutely recognized his potential and took him under her wing as a mentor. Leveraging his growing proficiency in lighting (LFX) and special effects (SFX), Belmont played a pivotal role in assisting Todhunter during the production of her play "Carbon Dating." Despite the play's mature theme precluding him from the stage, Belmont wholeheartedly dedicated himself to elevating its technical aspects. In acknowledgment of his contributions, Todhunter pledged Belmont the opportunity to exhibit his acting prowess in the next production.
In that very year, Todhunter decided to stage a pantomime production, "Robin Hood & His Band Of Merrymen," presenting Belmont with a unique acting challenge. He was tasked with portraying a female character, "Molly the dame."
While completing his studies at Nhulunbuy High School, Belmont remained actively engaged with Gove Arts Theatre as a dedicated committee member. At the youthful age of 17, he marked his directorial debut with the well-received three-hander play, "Mother." The production garnered praise not only from Nhulunbuy audiences but also caught the attention of the local newspaper Such acclaim led to an invitation from NT Outback Arts to showcase the play in a triumphant three-night run in Darwin.
At the age of 19, Belmont gained entry into the Bachelor of Acting program at The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). During his third year of training, he assumed the roles of director, writer, and actor in the two-handed play "Pocket," staged at His Majesty's Theatre. This ambitious venture not only earned him a nomination for the Youngest Director of the Year award but also received acclaim from both Perth critics and a broader audience.