Sebastian Copeland

Sebastian Copeland (born 3 April 1964) is an award winning photographer, polar explorer, author, lecturer, and environmental activist. He has led numerous expeditions in the polar regions to photograph and film endangered environments. In 2015, Copeland was named one of the world's top 50 adventurers by Men's Journal. He is a fellow of The Explorers Club. His documentary Into the Cold was a featured selection at the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival and was released on DVD timed to Earth Day 2011.

He is a public speaker and polar consultant. He has addressed audiences at the United Nations, The World Affairs Council, The George Eastman House, and Fortune 500 companies such as Hewlett Packard, Google, and Apple Inc., as well as colleges and museums. He is actor Orlando Bloom's cousin.

Copeland is the son of the director of the Lille National Philharmonic Orchestra, Jean-Claude Casadesus. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the UCLA Film School. He is also the grandson of actors Lucien Pascal and Gisèle Casadesus and the brother of Olivier Casadesus

Copeland began his career in New York City directing music videos before moving on to commercial directing as well as professional photography with credits including fashion and advertising, album covers, and celebrities. His music video work has included work for Branford Marsalis, Harry Connick, Jr. and Hall and Oates.

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