Shane Stanley
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Shane Stanley is a multi-Emmy Award winning filmmaker best known for Executive Producing Gridiron Gang
starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson for Sony Pictures and directing Bret Michaels
music videos supporting the smash hit show Rock of Love
and Bret Michaels: Life As I Know It
. Shane was the youngest to ever win a production Emmy Award
, his first at sixteen and his second at nineteen for his work on The Desperate Passage Series
. Shane made his directorial debut helming his own screenplay A Sight for Sore Eyes
which starred Academy Award nominee Gary Busey
. Besides being honored with dozens of awards and film festival honors, the film was invited to screen at the Cannes Film Festival
in 2005.
Also a commercial and music video director, Shane's work includes campaigns for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
and San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino and various PSA's for the Nation Diabetes Association. His most known music videos include StorySide:B
's billboard topper "Miracle" as well as Bret Michaels
mega hit, Go That Far which reached #1 and remained on the VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown for over three months. The video is ranked on the network's list of 100 Best Music Videos. As of 2010, five of Stanley's music videos have been on VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown, two simultaneously. Recently, Shane co-wrote Bret Michaels
autobiography, “Roses & Thorns" for Simon & Schuster
which will release in July, 2012.
In 2011, Stanley wrote and directed My Trip to the Dark Side (film)
a biopic film about a chapter in his life when he considered working as a writer in the adult entertainment industry as a means to make ends meet. The film stars Jason Pace, Emmy Award
nominated actor, Sean Kanan
, Courtney Gains
, Alisa Reyes
, and Ron Masak
and is scheduled for a 2012 release. As of May, 2011, the sequel My Trip Back to the Dark Side (film)
has begun filming. Sean Young
, Betsy Russell
and Marlon Young (actor)
join the original cast and will also have a 2012 release date.
. Shane did not meet his sister until 1993.
Married to Sharon Turner on March 20, 1998. Though their marriage lasted only thirteen months it wasn't until 2005 that their divorce was finalized. The couple filed for divorce in 2000 but due to a clerical error, it was not processed until 2005.
Stanley married his current wife Val Barri on September 20, 2005 in a private ceremony in Big Sur, California.
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. The show was a recipient of four Emmy Award
nominations and won two, making Shane the youngest to have won the award in any non-actor category. He was sixteen at the time.
In 1990, Stanley was again nominated for an Emmy Award
along with Lee Stanley and Gary Milton for their camera work on Maiden Voyage starring Sharon Gless
.
In 1991, Stanley was nominated for two Emmy Awards in the same category along with Lee Stanley, Philip Hurn, and Ken Schaefer for their work on Drug Watch L.A. and Drug Watch L.A. Second Edition. Drug Watch L.A. Second Edition was the winner awarding Shane his second Emmy Award
.
In 1992, along with Lee Stanley, Shane was honored with a Christopher Award
for A Time for Life where the filmmakers paired up three kids serving time in a maximum security prison for murder and three kids who were terminally ill from Los Angeles Children's Hospital
.
In 1994, Shane was the recipient of two CINE
Golden Eagle Awards both as producer and editor for his documentary Street Pirates. The film was also honored with the Silver Star at the WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival.
In 2005, Stanley's short film Sight for Sore Eyes, A (film) was honored with the Gold Special Jury Award at WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival before winning three Aurora Awards for writing, original screenplay and directing. The film was honored with two Telly Awards
for writing and directing and won several renown international film festivals including the International Film Festival for best dramatic short film.
In 2006, along with Lee Stanley, Dwayne Johnson, Xzibit
, Sean Porter and Glenn Bell received Los Angeles County's Enriching Lives honors for the positive impact their work has had on society.
Gridiron Gang
Gridiron Gang is a 2006 American film starring Dwayne Johnson, Xzibit, L. Scott Caldwell, and Kevin Dunn. It was filmed in California at Camp Kilpatrick, a Los Angeles County Probation Department facility. It is loosely based on the true story of the Kilpatrick Mustangs during the 1990 season...
starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson for Sony Pictures and directing Bret Michaels
Bret Michaels
Bret Michaels is an American musician, actor, director, screenwriter, producer and reality television personality. He first gained fame as the lead vocalist of the glam metal band Poison. Besides his career as lead singer, he has several solo albums to his credit, as well as one chart single...
music videos supporting the smash hit show Rock of Love
Rock of Love with Bret Michaels
Rock of Love with Bret Michaels is an American reality television dating game show. It stars Bret Michaels, the lead singer from the band Poison. The show closely resembles its sister show Flavor of Love. The first season featured 25 women competing to be Michaels' girlfriend. Each week, the women...
and Bret Michaels: Life As I Know It
Bret Michaels: Life As I Know It
Bret Michaels: Life As I Know It is a follow-up to the reality series Rock of Love. The reality docu-series is about Bret Michaels and his family. Filming of the series began before Michaels' health troubles, and filming was suspended after his hospitalization...
. Shane was the youngest to ever win a production Emmy Award
Emmy Award
An Emmy Award, often referred to simply as the Emmy, is a television production award, similar in nature to the Peabody Awards but more focused on entertainment, and is considered the television equivalent to the Academy Awards and the Grammy Awards .A majority of Emmys are presented in various...
, his first at sixteen and his second at nineteen for his work on The Desperate Passage Series
The Desperate Passage Series
The Desperate Passage Series is an American television docu-drama series which ran on KTLA with world-wide syndication from 1988 to 1994. The entire series was directed by Lee Stanley and during its six year run was nominated for thirty-three Emmy Awards and won thirteen statues...
. Shane made his directorial debut helming his own screenplay A Sight for Sore Eyes
A Sight for Sore Eyes (film)
A Sight for Sore Eyes is a 2005 dramatic short film directed by Shane Stanley. The film stars Hayden Adams, Deborah Zoe, and Gary Busey.- Plot :...
which starred Academy Award nominee Gary Busey
Gary Busey
William Gary Busey , best known as Gary Busey, is an American film and stage actor and artist. He has appeared in a large variety of films, as well as making regular appearances on Gunsmoke, Walker, Texas Ranger, Law & Order, and Entourage...
. Besides being honored with dozens of awards and film festival honors, the film was invited to screen at the Cannes Film Festival
Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes International Film Festival , is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films of all genres including documentaries from around the world. Founded in 1946, it is among the world's most prestigious and publicized film festivals...
in 2005.
Also a commercial and music video director, Shane's work includes campaigns for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is a 2007 first-person shooter video game, developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii. A handheld game was made for the Nintendo DS. The game was released in North America, Australia, and...
and San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino and various PSA's for the Nation Diabetes Association. His most known music videos include StorySide:B
StorySide:B
StorySide:B was an American Christian rock band signed to Gotee Records. It was headed by guitarist and vocalist Lucio "Lu" Rubino. Rubino and drummer Jordan Mohilowski took first place in the band division of the 2003 "Exalting Him" talent contest, which aired on TBN. They went on to form a band...
's billboard topper "Miracle" as well as Bret Michaels
Bret Michaels
Bret Michaels is an American musician, actor, director, screenwriter, producer and reality television personality. He first gained fame as the lead vocalist of the glam metal band Poison. Besides his career as lead singer, he has several solo albums to his credit, as well as one chart single...
mega hit, Go That Far which reached #1 and remained on the VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown for over three months. The video is ranked on the network's list of 100 Best Music Videos. As of 2010, five of Stanley's music videos have been on VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown, two simultaneously. Recently, Shane co-wrote Bret Michaels
Bret Michaels
Bret Michaels is an American musician, actor, director, screenwriter, producer and reality television personality. He first gained fame as the lead vocalist of the glam metal band Poison. Besides his career as lead singer, he has several solo albums to his credit, as well as one chart single...
autobiography, “Roses & Thorns" for Simon & Schuster
Simon & Schuster
Simon & Schuster, Inc., a division of CBS Corporation, is a publisher founded in New York City in 1924 by Richard L. Simon and M. Lincoln Schuster. It is one of the four largest English-language publishers, alongside Random House, Penguin and HarperCollins...
which will release in July, 2012.
In 2011, Stanley wrote and directed My Trip to the Dark Side (film)
My Trip to the Dark Side (film)
My Trip to the Dark Side is a 2011 dramatic film directed by Shane Stanley. The movie stars Jason Pace, Sean Kanan, Courtney Gains, Alisa Reyes and Ron Masak.-Plot summary:...
a biopic film about a chapter in his life when he considered working as a writer in the adult entertainment industry as a means to make ends meet. The film stars Jason Pace, Emmy Award
Emmy Award
An Emmy Award, often referred to simply as the Emmy, is a television production award, similar in nature to the Peabody Awards but more focused on entertainment, and is considered the television equivalent to the Academy Awards and the Grammy Awards .A majority of Emmys are presented in various...
nominated actor, Sean Kanan
Sean Kanan
-Early life:He was born Sean Perelman in Cleveland, Ohio and was raised in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He attended Mercersburg Academy in Pennsylvania, Boston University and UCLA where he earned a degree in political science....
, Courtney Gains
Courtney Gains
-Life and career:Gains achieved success during the 1980s with a variety of roles in films such as Children of the Corn, Hardbodies, Lust in the Dust, Back to the Future, Can't Buy Me Love, Colors,Wing Commander III, The 'Burbs and Memphis Belle...
, Alisa Reyes
Alisa Reyes
Alisa Reyes is an American actress , best known for three seasons that she appeared on Nickelodeon's All That ....
, and Ron Masak
Ron Masak
Ron Masak is an American actor. He began on stage and much of his work is in theater. His first screen role was as the Harmonica Man in "The Purple Testament," an episode of The Twilight Zone in 1960...
and is scheduled for a 2012 release. As of May, 2011, the sequel My Trip Back to the Dark Side (film)
My Trip Back to the Dark Side (film)
My Trip Back to the Dark Side is an upcoming drama film directed by Shane Stanley. It is the sequel to My Trip to the Dark Side. It stars Jason Pace, Sean Kanan, Betsy Russell, Courtney Gains, Sean Young, Alisa Reyes, Marlon Young, and Ron Masak.-Plot:...
has begun filming. Sean Young
Sean Young
Sean Young is an American actress, best known for her performance in films from the 1980s such as Blade Runner, Dune, and No Way Out.-Early life:...
, Betsy Russell
Betsy Russell
Betsy Russell is an American actress who is best known for her role in Private School, and as Jill Tuck, the ex-wife of the Jigsaw Killer in the Saw film series.-Early life:...
and Marlon Young (actor)
Marlon Young (actor)
Marlon Young , sometimes credited as Marlon Chopper Young is an American actor.-Filmography:-External links:*...
join the original cast and will also have a 2012 release date.
Family
Son of Emmy Award winning filmmaker Lee Stanley and Carol Ann Morse. The couple divorced in 1974 when Shane was three. His father remarried Linda Tremaine in 1977, who had two sons, Brett and Chris, from a previous marriage. Lee Stanley has a daughter, Quinn Burke from his first marriage to Rory Burke, daughter of legendary songwriter, Johnny Burke (lyricist)Johnny Burke (lyricist)
Johnny Burke was a lyricist, widely regarded as one of the finest writers of popular songs in America between the 1920s and 1950s.-Biography:...
. Shane did not meet his sister until 1993.
Personal life
Graduated from Agoura High School in 1989.Married to Sharon Turner on March 20, 1998. Though their marriage lasted only thirteen months it wasn't until 2005 that their divorce was finalized. The couple filed for divorce in 2000 but due to a clerical error, it was not processed until 2005.
Stanley married his current wife Val Barri on September 20, 2005 in a private ceremony in Big Sur, California.
Books
Stanley co-wrote Bret Michaels autobiography Roses & Thorns for Simon & Schuster due for release in the summer of 2012. Shane's father, Lee, has an autobiography releasing in Feb 2011 as well with Zondervan Publishing based on the family and their years dealing with juvenile inmates imprisoned in Los Angeles County, which he dedicated over twenty-five years to. It is rumored that Shane is penning his own autobiography based on his life growing up in a blended family, sharing his home with kids from the juvenile prison system and his journey through the entertainment industry, where he was the youngest to ever win a production Emmy AwardEmmy Award
An Emmy Award, often referred to simply as the Emmy, is a television production award, similar in nature to the Peabody Awards but more focused on entertainment, and is considered the television equivalent to the Academy Awards and the Grammy Awards .A majority of Emmys are presented in various...
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Awards and honors
In 1988 Shane, along with Lee Stanley, Gary Milton, David Fixx, and Carl Himmelman won Emmy Awards for their camera work on Desperate Passage which starred Michael LandonMichael Landon
Michael Landon was an American actor, writer, director, and producer. He is widely known for his roles as Little Joe Cartwright in Bonanza , Charles Ingalls in Little House on the Prairie , and Jonathan Smith in Highway to Heaven...
. The show was a recipient of four Emmy Award
Emmy Award
An Emmy Award, often referred to simply as the Emmy, is a television production award, similar in nature to the Peabody Awards but more focused on entertainment, and is considered the television equivalent to the Academy Awards and the Grammy Awards .A majority of Emmys are presented in various...
nominations and won two, making Shane the youngest to have won the award in any non-actor category. He was sixteen at the time.
In 1990, Stanley was again nominated for an Emmy Award
Emmy Award
An Emmy Award, often referred to simply as the Emmy, is a television production award, similar in nature to the Peabody Awards but more focused on entertainment, and is considered the television equivalent to the Academy Awards and the Grammy Awards .A majority of Emmys are presented in various...
along with Lee Stanley and Gary Milton for their camera work on Maiden Voyage starring Sharon Gless
Sharon Gless
Sharon Marguerite Gless is an American character actress of stage, film and television, who is best known for her roles as Maggie Philbin on Switch , as Sgt. Christine Cagney in the police procedural drama series Cagney & Lacey and as Debbie Novotny in the Showtime cable television series Queer...
.
In 1991, Stanley was nominated for two Emmy Awards in the same category along with Lee Stanley, Philip Hurn, and Ken Schaefer for their work on Drug Watch L.A. and Drug Watch L.A. Second Edition. Drug Watch L.A. Second Edition was the winner awarding Shane his second Emmy Award
Emmy Award
An Emmy Award, often referred to simply as the Emmy, is a television production award, similar in nature to the Peabody Awards but more focused on entertainment, and is considered the television equivalent to the Academy Awards and the Grammy Awards .A majority of Emmys are presented in various...
.
In 1992, along with Lee Stanley, Shane was honored with a Christopher Award
Christopher Award
The Christopher Award is presented to the producers, directors, and writers of books, motion pictures and television specials that "affirm the highest values of the human spirit"...
for A Time for Life where the filmmakers paired up three kids serving time in a maximum security prison for murder and three kids who were terminally ill from Los Angeles Children's Hospital
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Children's Hospital Los Angeles, formerly Childrens Hospital Society, is a private, non-profit teaching hospital in Los Angeles. The hospital provides multidisciplinary care to over 93,000 children each year, with physician expertise in over 100 pediatric specialties and subspecialties.The hospital...
.
In 1994, Shane was the recipient of two CINE
CINE
CINE is a consortium formulated to depict American life and thought realistically for a global audience. CINE recognizes and fosters the highest quality of non-theatrical film and video production through its semi-annual film competitions....
Golden Eagle Awards both as producer and editor for his documentary Street Pirates. The film was also honored with the Silver Star at the WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival.
In 2005, Stanley's short film Sight for Sore Eyes, A (film) was honored with the Gold Special Jury Award at WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival before winning three Aurora Awards for writing, original screenplay and directing. The film was honored with two Telly Awards
Telly Awards
The Telly Award is an award presented by the namesake, New York City-based organization. The stated purpose of the award is to "honor the very best local, regional, and cable television commercials and programs, as well as the finest video and film productions, and work created for the Web." The...
for writing and directing and won several renown international film festivals including the International Film Festival for best dramatic short film.
In 2006, along with Lee Stanley, Dwayne Johnson, Xzibit
Xzibit
Alvin Nathaniel Joiner , better known by his stage name Xzibit , is an American rapper, actor, and television host. He is known as the host of the MTV show Pimp My Ride, which brought him mainstream success...
, Sean Porter and Glenn Bell received Los Angeles County's Enriching Lives honors for the positive impact their work has had on society.
Filmography
- Kamikaze Love (film) (2012) (producer)
- My Trip Back to the Dark Side (film)My Trip Back to the Dark Side (film)My Trip Back to the Dark Side is an upcoming drama film directed by Shane Stanley. It is the sequel to My Trip to the Dark Side. It stars Jason Pace, Sean Kanan, Betsy Russell, Courtney Gains, Sean Young, Alisa Reyes, Marlon Young, and Ron Masak.-Plot:...
(2012) (producer) (writer) (director) - My Trip to the Dark Side (film)My Trip to the Dark Side (film)My Trip to the Dark Side is a 2011 dramatic film directed by Shane Stanley. The movie stars Jason Pace, Sean Kanan, Courtney Gains, Alisa Reyes and Ron Masak.-Plot summary:...
(2011) (producer) (writer) (director) - E! True Hollywood StoryE! True Hollywood StoryE! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and well-known public figures...
(Bret Michaels) (2009) (Himself) - A Touch of Beijing (2008) (supervising producer) (editor)
- Starz Special: Gridiron Gang (2006) (TV) (Himself)
- Gridiron GangGridiron GangGridiron Gang is a 2006 American film starring Dwayne Johnson, Xzibit, L. Scott Caldwell, and Kevin Dunn. It was filmed in California at Camp Kilpatrick, a Los Angeles County Probation Department facility. It is loosely based on the true story of the Kilpatrick Mustangs during the 1990 season...
(2006) (executive producer) - Sight for Sore Eyes, A (film) (2005) (producer) (director) (editor)
- Whispers in the WindWhispers in the WindWhispers in the Wind is a novel written by Australian authoress Elizabeth Haran and published in 2006 by Bastei Lübbe Verlag.-Foreign language editions:The following is a list of foreign language editions of the novel...
(2005) (V) (producer) (director) - A Touch of Greece (2004) (V) (supervising producer) (editor)
- Dream Chasers (2003) (TV) (producer) (editor)
- Destiny of Peace (2003) (V) (producer) (director)
- Carman: The Champion (2001) (editor)
- Held for Ransom (2000) (additional editor)
- Five AcesFive AcesFive Aces is a 1999 black comedy/drama film directed by David Michael O'Neill. It stars Charlie Sheen, Christopher McDonald, Aimée Leigh, Jeff Cesario, Michael McGrady, Tia Carrere, Geoffrey Lewis, Virginia Hamilton, Matt Clark, Hannes Jaenicke with John LaMotta and Elizabeth Morehead. It is one of...
(1999) (associate producer) - High Tension, Low Budget (The Making of a Letter from Death Row)A Letter from Death Row (film)A Letter From Death Row is a 1998 psychological thriller film directed by Marvin Baker and Bret Michaels, lead singer of the hard rock band Poison. Bret Michaels also wrote the film and starred in it. The film was released by Sheen Michaels Entertainment, a company created by Bret Michaels and...
(1999) (V) (producer) - No Code of ConductNo Code of ConductNo Code of Conduct is a 1998 action film directed by Bret Michaels. The film stars Charlie Sheen, and Martin Sheen as father-and-son vice unit detectives, along with Mark Dacascos who portrays Charlie Sheen's partner...
(1998) (co-producer) (writer) (editor) (stunt double, Mark Dacascos) - Free MoneyFree Money (film)Free Money is a 1998 black comedy film directed by Yves Simoneau, produced by Nicolas Clermont and written by Anthony Peck and Joseph Brutsman.- Plot :...
(1998) (associate producer) - A Letter from Death RowA Letter from Death Row (film)A Letter From Death Row is a 1998 psychological thriller film directed by Marvin Baker and Bret Michaels, lead singer of the hard rock band Poison. Bret Michaels also wrote the film and starred in it. The film was released by Sheen Michaels Entertainment, a company created by Bret Michaels and...
(1998) (producer: Los Angeles) - Transitions (1998) (TV) (co-producer)
- In God's Hands (1998) (Third Rochar)
- Crime Defense (1997) (co-producer)
- Discovery Mars (1997) (V) (producer)
- Billboard Live in Concert: Bret Michaels (1997) (producer)
- The Messengers (1996) (editor)
- Entertainment TonightEntertainment TonightEntertainment Tonight is a daily tabloid television entertainment television news show that is syndicated by CBS Television Distribution throughout the United States, Canada and in many countries around the world. Linda Bell Blue is currently the program's executive producer...
(1995) (production staff) (editorial) - Clear and Present Danger (film)Clear and Present Danger (film)Clear and Present Danger is a 1994 film directed by Phillip Noyce, based on the book of the same name by Tom Clancy. It is a subsequent release to the 1992 film Patriot Games, which in itself is a subsequent release to the 1990 film The Hunt for Red October.It is the last film to feature Harrison...
(1994) (production assistant) - SeinfeldSeinfeldSeinfeld is an American television sitcom that originally aired on NBC from July 5, 1989, to May 14, 1998, lasting nine seasons, and is now in syndication. It was created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, the latter starring as a fictionalized version of himself...
(1994) (production staff) - The Second Half (1994) (production staff)
- Coach TV Series (1994) (production staff)
- All American Girl (1994 TV series) (1994) (production staff)
- Blue Chicago Blues (1994) (sound) (actor)
- Street Pirates (1994) (producer) (editor)
- Good Cop, Bad Kid (1993) (TV) (associate producer) (sound)
- Gridiron GangGridiron GangGridiron Gang is a 2006 American film starring Dwayne Johnson, Xzibit, L. Scott Caldwell, and Kevin Dunn. It was filmed in California at Camp Kilpatrick, a Los Angeles County Probation Department facility. It is loosely based on the true story of the Kilpatrick Mustangs during the 1990 season...
(1993) (TV) (co-producer) (second unit director) - Red Shoe DiariesRed Shoe DiariesRed Shoe Diaries is an erotic drama series that aired on the American cable television network Showtime from 1992 to 1997 and distributed by Playboy Entertainment overseas...
(1992) TV series (writer, unknown episodes) - Drug Watch L.A. - 2nd. Edition (1992) (TV) (co-producer) (camera)
- A Step Apart (1992) (TV) (co-producer) (composer, "A Second Chance")
- Drug Watch L.A. (1991) (TV) (co-producer)
- A Time for Life (1991) (TV) (producer) (story by)
- Father/Son (1990) (co-producer)
- Maiden VoyageMaiden VoyageMaiden Voyage is the fifth album led by jazz musician Herbie Hancock, and was recorded by Rudy Van Gelder on May 17, 1965 for Blue Note Records. It was issued as BLP 4195 and BST 84195. It is a concept album aimed at creating an oceanic atmosphere...
(1989) (TV) (co-producer) - To Your Health (1988) (V) (producer) (editor)
- Desperate Passage (1987) (co-producer) (camera)
- Mountain Tops (1981) (Kid in Park)
- Off the Wall (1979) (Young raquet ball player)
- Whitney and the Robot (1979) TV series (Ryan)
- Safety, Check Your Car (1977) Passenger
- Motorcycle Experience (1976) (Mini Bike Rider)
- Walk Safe, Young America (1975) (Tommy)
- Bicycle SafetyBicycle safetyBicycle safety is the use of practices designed to reduce risk associated with cycling. Some of this subject matter is hotly debated: for example, the discussions as to whether bicycle helmets or cyclepaths really deliver improved safety...
(1975) (Young BMX Rider) - On the Line (1971) (Himself)