For over a decade, Sean Dunne has worked at the edges of mainstream America, making films about subcultures and communities often overlooked or misunderstood.

In this talk, he unpacks the practical and philosophical choices behind that work: why he chooses certain subjects, how trust and access are built, and where the limits of observation lie.

Drawing from Oxyana, Cam Girlz, American Juggalo and Florida Man, Sean will discuss moments that reshaped his practice, public reactions, ethical challenges, and the pressures of distribution and media framing. He’ll also reflect on how editing and context shape a film’s meaning, and how artistic intention meets the lived realities of those on screen.

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