Cameron McCasland
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Cameron McCasland is a Regional Emmy Nominated American film maker.
.
At the age of four McCasland became a finalist in a Mattel
-sponsored Masters of the Universe
"Create a Character" contest winning over tens of thousands of other entries. Two of his characters were developed into the series She-Ra: Princess of Power
.
At the age of twelve he was interviewed for a new television series, Rescue 911
hosted by William Shatner
, after being attacked by a swarm of bumble bees nearly leading to his demise. Ultimately the series was canceled, before the episode was aired.
At the age of seventeen he attended East Texas Baptist University
. Between classes he promoted and filmed concert videos both locally and in California
, and also worked on music videos for Don Henley
of The Eagles, and The Newsboys.
After two years of classes McCasland moved to Nashville, TN and shared housing with Will Holland and Josiah Holland of the band The Lonely Hearts
formerly of Tooth and Nail
records. He worked at Embassy Music in Nashville, promoting bluegrass
and spiritual (music)
, finally departing to pursue other avenues.
In 2007 McCasland directed a video for Quiet Company
's music video, Fashionable from the album Shine honesty
released by Northern Records
. It is currently playing on demand at Mtv
.ca after making the rounds on the festival circuit. It won best music video honors at the Crossroads Film Festival
in Jackson, Mississippi, and Fearless Film Festival in Fort Worth, Texas, as well as taking the Silver Remi at the WorldFest Houston International Film Festival in Houston, Texas
.
In 2008 McCasland was nominated for a Regional Emmy in advanced media writing for Trash Day Of The Dead which he wrote and directed for the Go Green With Dr. Gangrene campaign.
McCasland did a series of Go Green shorts, which garnered several national awards, and which received citations from Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen
, and the Nashville City Council. McCasland became the first recipient of the Vasaria Public Service Award at the Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards
alongside Chiller Cinema.
McCasland has directed multiple episodes of Dr. Gangrene
's Creature Feature which airs on Nashville's CW affiliate, WNAB
. He has worked with Larry Underwood
(who portrays Doctor Gangrene), as an actor on the show as well as appearing as himself on the half-hour show Chiller Cinema (the show changed titles when it moved to a two-hour format). He has provided movie reviews and articles to the show's website, which also won a Rondo Award at The Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards in 2005.
In 2009 McCasland directed the debut music video for the Numerics song Precious Time, which received the Golden Hermes award.
on Flag Day, 14 June 2003. Their daughter, Marie McCasland, was born in December 2004. Their second daughter Roxie McCasland was born only hours after McCasland returned home from the 2008 CMT Music Awards in April 2008.
Early life
McCasland was raised in Edgewood, TexasEdgewood, Texas
Edgewood is a town in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,348 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Edgewood is located at ....
.
At the age of four McCasland became a finalist in a Mattel
Mattel
Mattel, Inc. is the world's largest toy company based on revenue. The products it produces include Fisher Price, Barbie dolls, Hot Wheels and Matchbox toys, Masters of the Universe, American Girl dolls, board games, and, in the early 1980s, video game consoles. The company's name is derived from...
-sponsored Masters of the Universe
Masters of the Universe
Masters of the Universe is a media franchise created by Mattel....
"Create a Character" contest winning over tens of thousands of other entries. Two of his characters were developed into the series She-Ra: Princess of Power
She-Ra: Princess of Power
She-Ra: Princess of Power is an American animated television series produced in 1985 by Filmation. It is a spinoff of Filmation's highly successful He-Man and the Masters of the Universe series, aimed primarily at a young girls' audience to counter-balance the latter show's popularity with boys...
.
At the age of twelve he was interviewed for a new television series, Rescue 911
Rescue 911
Rescue 911 is an informational reality-based television series, hosted by William Shatner. Originally intended to be only a set of three TV specials, Rescue 911 was picked up by CBS for the 1989 fall season after two specials aired on April 18, 1989 and May 9, 1989...
hosted by William Shatner
William Shatner
William Alan Shatner is a Canadian actor, musician, recording artist, and author. He gained worldwide fame and became a cultural icon for his portrayal of James T...
, after being attacked by a swarm of bumble bees nearly leading to his demise. Ultimately the series was canceled, before the episode was aired.
At the age of seventeen he attended East Texas Baptist University
East Texas Baptist University
East Texas Baptist University is a private, coeducational Christian university in Marshall, Texas, United States associated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.- History :...
. Between classes he promoted and filmed concert videos both locally and in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, and also worked on music videos for Don Henley
Don Henley
Donald Hugh "Don" Henley is an American singer, songwriter and drummer, best known as a founding member of the Eagles before launching a successful solo career. Henley was the drummer and lead vocalist for the Eagles from 1971–1980, when the band broke up...
of The Eagles, and The Newsboys.
After two years of classes McCasland moved to Nashville, TN and shared housing with Will Holland and Josiah Holland of the band The Lonely Hearts
The Lonely Hearts
The Lonely Hearts are an Americana/rock band from Nashville, Tennessee.-Biography:The Lonely Hearts were formed in 2003 in Nashville, TN by brothers Will and Josiah Holland. They have released one full length album, Paper Tapes.-History:...
formerly of Tooth and Nail
Tooth & Nail Records
Tooth & Nail Records is a record label founded by Brandon Ebel in the U.S. state of California in November 1993. The label later moved to Seattle, Washington, where it is situated today...
records. He worked at Embassy Music in Nashville, promoting bluegrass
Bluegrass music
Bluegrass music is a form of American roots music, and a sub-genre of country music. It has mixed roots in Scottish, English, Welsh and Irish traditional music...
and spiritual (music)
Spiritual (music)
Spirituals are religious songs which were created by enslaved African people in America.-Terminology and origin:...
, finally departing to pursue other avenues.
Currently
McCasland currently resides in Nashville and continues to produce and direct music videos and films independently.In 2007 McCasland directed a video for Quiet Company
Quiet Company
Quiet Company is a rock band hailing from Austin, Texas, led by former Eisley contributor Taylor Muse. Their first album, Shine Honesty, was released on March 23, 2006 by Northern Records and is distributed in the United States and Canada by RED Distribution .-Biography:Muse was on the leading...
's music video, Fashionable from the album Shine honesty
Shine Honesty
Shine Honesty is the first studio album by the band Quiet Company released on March 20, 2006 by Northern Records of Los Angeles California. The album is a piano rock driven effort recorded in majority by frontman Taylor Muse....
released by Northern Records
Northern Records
Northern Records is an independent record label located in California. It was founded in 1999. It is currently being distributed in the United States and Canada by RED Distribution .-CD releases:-Digital releases:...
. It is currently playing on demand at Mtv
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
.ca after making the rounds on the festival circuit. It won best music video honors at the Crossroads Film Festival
Crossroads Film Festival
The Crossroads Film Festival is an independent film festival that takes place annually around the Jackson metropolitan area in the state of Mississippi. It focuses on independent film of all kinds, as well as regional and Mississippi film...
in Jackson, Mississippi, and Fearless Film Festival in Fort Worth, Texas, as well as taking the Silver Remi at the WorldFest Houston International Film Festival in Houston, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
.
In 2008 McCasland was nominated for a Regional Emmy in advanced media writing for Trash Day Of The Dead which he wrote and directed for the Go Green With Dr. Gangrene campaign.
McCasland did a series of Go Green shorts, which garnered several national awards, and which received citations from Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen
Phil Bredesen
Philip Norman "Phil" Bredesen Jr. was the 48th Governor of Tennessee, serving from 2003 to 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, he was first elected Governor in 2002, and was re-elected in 2006. He previously served as the fourth mayor of Nashville and Davidson County from 1991 to...
, and the Nashville City Council. McCasland became the first recipient of the Vasaria Public Service Award at the Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards
Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards
The Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Award is an award presented annually by the Classic Horror Film Board to honor the top works in horror in film, television, home video, and publishing.-The award:...
alongside Chiller Cinema.
McCasland has directed multiple episodes of Dr. Gangrene
Dr. Gangrene
Dr. Gangrene is a writer, artist, and award winning television horror host based in the Middle Tennessee area, portrayed by Larry Underwood.-History:...
's Creature Feature which airs on Nashville's CW affiliate, WNAB
WNAB
WNAB, virtual channel 58 is the CW-affiliated television station in Nashville, Tennessee. It is owned by Tennessee Broadcasting, although operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group under an outsourcing agreement. It currently serves as a sister station to WZTV and WUXP-TV. It is currently branded as...
. He has worked with Larry Underwood
Larry Underwood
Larry W. Underwood is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Dr. Gangrene.- Television career :...
(who portrays Doctor Gangrene), as an actor on the show as well as appearing as himself on the half-hour show Chiller Cinema (the show changed titles when it moved to a two-hour format). He has provided movie reviews and articles to the show's website, which also won a Rondo Award at The Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards in 2005.
In 2009 McCasland directed the debut music video for the Numerics song Precious Time, which received the Golden Hermes award.
Personal life
While in Nashville he met Jessica Evans, whom he married in his hometown of Edgewood, TexasEdgewood, Texas
Edgewood is a town in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,348 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Edgewood is located at ....
on Flag Day, 14 June 2003. Their daughter, Marie McCasland, was born in December 2004. Their second daughter Roxie McCasland was born only hours after McCasland returned home from the 2008 CMT Music Awards in April 2008.