Sebastian Solberg Biography: Children, Net Worth, Movies, Height, Awards, Parents, Ethnicity, Wife

Sebastian Solberg is an award-winning filmmaker, director, producer, and cinematographer based between New Zealand and England.

He is known for documentaries, branded content, commercials, and short films.

He has directed projects for major brands such as Red Bull, Visa, Canon, Nissan, Hyundai, and Billabong, and served as second unit director on the BAFTA-nominated documentary The Eagle Huntress (2016).

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Sebastian Solberg
• Born: March 27, 1991
• Age: 35 years old
• Birthplace: Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK
• Nationality: British
• Occupation: Filmmaker, Director, Producer, Cinematographer
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Solberg and Mrs. Solberg
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Partners: Nikoline Anundsen (ex)
• Children: Noelle, Bailey, Penelope, and Camilo
• Relationship: Not married
• Net Worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Sebastian Solberg was born on March 27, 1991, in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, to a Norwegian father and an English mother.

His family moved to New Zealand when he was two, where he grew up and developed an interest in the outdoors and filmmaking. He has at least one younger sister.

He attended Saint Kentigern College, where he served as head prefect, led the school’s TV production group, and directed a short film adaptation of The Steadfast Tin Soldier.

Details of his higher education are not widely documented.

He is of mixed Norwegian-English heritage, and his religion is not publicly known.

Career

Sebastian Solberg began his filmmaking journey as a teenager, inspired by James Bond and Alex Rider stories, winning his first award at age 14.

While at Saint Kentigern College, he created student-led content and directed short films, gaining early recognition in local competitions.

After graduating in 2009, he produced branded content in New Zealand for brands including Red Bull, Nissan, Hyundai, and Billabong, honing his skills in commercial and adventure-style shooting before moving to England in 2010 to pursue international opportunities in features and commercials.

His breakthrough included collaborations on feature films, such as second unit directing One Crazy Thing (2016) with Amit Gupta, and traveling to Mongolia in 2015 as second unit director on The Eagle Huntress, a documentary about a young female eagle hunter that premiered at Sundance and earned BAFTA recognition.

Solberg also directed acclaimed shorts like Modern Man (2013), which screened in over 100 cities, and segments in anthologies like 50 Kisses (2014).

His work earned awards including Best Documentary at Wimbledon International Short Film Festival (2018) and Mequinensa International Film Festival (2018), Best Very Short Documentary at Angles Documentary Film Festival (2017), and earlier honors for comedy and overall filmmaking.

Sebastian Solberg has built a strong reputation directing commercials for clients such as Visa, Mr Kipling, Weight Watchers, Premier Inn, and Anchor, alongside personal documentaries like One Breath, which explores freediving world records.

He runs Sunrock Films and founded the Documentary Film Academy, an online platform teaching honest, impactful storytelling to the next generation.

His focus on people-centered narratives and educational outreach continues to shape his influence in the industry.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @sebsolberg
• Facebook Handle: @sebsolberg

Personal Life

Sebastian Solberg was in a nine-year relationship with Nikoline Anundsen that ended in January 2025, as confirmed publicly by both parties.

He is the father of four children: Noelle, Bailey, Penelope, and Camilo.

Solberg maintains a private personal life, prioritizing his family and professional commitments in the UK, where he balances directing, producing, and mentoring aspiring filmmakers while drawing from his multicultural background and love for outdoor adventures.

Filmography

• The Steadfast Tin Soldier (2008)
• Modern Man (2013)
• 50 Kisses (2014)
• The Eagle Huntress (2016, second unit director)
• One Breath (documentary)

Net Worth

Sebastian Solberg has an estimated net worth of $5 million.

His primary sources of income include directing and producing commercials for major international brands, commissioned branded content, documentary work, festival awards-related opportunities, and revenue from his Documentary Film Academy platform and Sunrock Films ventures.