Sébastien Vaniček

Sébastien Vaniček is a French filmmaker and director from Paris, Île-de-France. Working primarily behind the camera, he has built his profile through genre storytelling and a sharp, contemporary style that has drawn attention beyond France.

He is best known for directing the horror feature Infested (2023), a breakout title that positioned him as a notable new voice in modern French horror. The film’s success helped cement his reputation for crafting tense atmosphere and delivering crowd-pleasing scares with a grounded edge.

Vaniček has also appeared on screen in a behind-the-scenes capacity, credited as himself in Vermines: The Making-Of Film, offering viewers a look at the creative and practical work that goes into bringing his projects to life. He is also known internationally by the name Себастьєн Ванічек.