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About.

Shane Drake is a renowned filmmaker known for his exceptional vision and distinctive style that has defined his illustrious 20-year career. His filmography is a diverse array of music videos, commercials, and feature films including collaboration with Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw, Kelly Clarkson, and Keith Urban. His direction won Video of the Year at MTV’s VMAs for Panic! At the Disco’s, “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” while his commercial & branded work demonstrates his versatility with such clients as Ford, Google, Snickers, American Idol, and The Voice.

Starting his career as an actor in New York City, Shane’s proficiency in working with on-screen talent has helped create numerous authentic performances from such notable actors as Henry Winkler, Brittany Snow, Tony Hale, Jonathan Schaech, and Kate Upton. He’s a student of theater which enriched his knowledge of cinema. His recent film projects include the documentary feature, Rising Star, about the singer-songwriter Griffin House, which gained online critical acclaim and is now streaming on Amazon and Tubi. This versatility across many different mediums establishes Shane as a leading force in the world of filmmaking, while his innovative approach captures a unique visual experience.

For nearly two decades, he’s navigated the beautifully tumultuous world of independent cinema, while remaining as a good-standing, fifteen year veteran of the Director’s Guild of America. As an executive producer, he collaborated with Director Kevin Lewis (Willy’s Wonderland) on the feature film OAK, while also casting & scouting locations for the film. Shane’s relentless pursuit for excellence will continue with his next feature, Cold Dead Hands, which he looks forward to shooting in 2025.