Andrew Shapter
| Andrew Shapter | |
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| Born | December 30, 1966 (age 57) Ft. Worth, Texas, United States |
| Education | Texas State University |
| Occupation | Director, Photographer, Writer, Producer |
| Years active | 1992–present |
Andrew Shapter (born 30 December 1966) is an American film director, writer and photographer.[1] Shapter is known for his films: Before the Music Dies (2006),[2] Happiness Is (2009), [3] [4] and The Teller and the Truth (2015) [5] Shapter completed cancer treatment in October 2014.[6] Shapter is a partner at creative production company, Roadwings Entertainment, which has offices in Austin, Las Vegas, and San Francisco. [1]
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Feature Films
The Teller and the Truth (2015), Shapter's third feature film, explores the story of Francis Wetherbee, a beautiful, young bank teller who's been missing since a 1974 bank robbery in Smithville, TX.[7] The Teller and the Truth was shot over a period of five years in part, while Shapter underwent radiation and chemotherapy. [8] The film was edited with the help of Nevie Owens and Sandra Adair, members of Richard Linklater's editing team, and stars actress Leilani Galvan and Russell Gustave Ochoa. [9]
The 2006 documentary, Before the Music Dies, was directed and co-written by Andrew Shapter, and produced and co-written by Joel Rasmussen.[10] Before the Music Dies examines the rise of homogenization within the contemporary music industry. [1] The documentary was an homage to Shapter's brother, John, who had died shortly before the idea for the film was conceived.[11][12] The cast includes many noteworthy musicians including Erykah Badu, Dave Matthews, Eric Clapton, Branford Marsalis and Questlove.[13] Before the Music Dies premiered at the 2006 South by Southwest Film Festival. [14]
Shapter's follow up film, Happiness Is, was released in 2009, and examines the American "pursuit of happiness."[15] Happiness Is examines the effect of upward and downward social comparisons. The film concludes with the sentiment, "Recognize what you have; appreciate what you have. Don't get caught up in envy for things you don't need." [16]
Video Projects
Shapter filmed and directed a music video for Willie Nelson titled A Horse Called Music in 2013.[17] This video marks the beginning of Shapter and Nelson's creative relationship, which has now turned into more than 100 hours of footage that they both hope to someday make into a documentary that peers into the artist's captivating private life.[18]
In 2010, Shapter created a music video for the Roots single, "Now or Never" from their album How I Got Over.[17] In an open letter to the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences published by the Huffington Post, Shapter includes his musical short film alongside his assertion that the Roots album How I Got Over should be considered the best album of 2010.[19]
In response to the 2011 wildfires in Bastrop, Texas, Andrew Shapter and Paul Galvan released a short film entitled Art from the Ashes to raise awareness of the devastation suffered by those affected and to promote charitable donations to aid recovery efforts. [17]
Shapter has also completed video projects for HBO and National Geographic Television. [1]
Photography
Shapter's interest in photography began when he was 12 years old when he was gifted a Canon AE-1 as he accompanied his father and stepmother on their honeymoon. [16] In 1998, Shapter began to establish himself as specialist in fashion photography, garnering work in major markets including Barcelona, London, New York and Los Angeles.[20] Shapter was twice voted "Best Photographer" by the readers of the Austin Chronicle. According to the Austin Chronicle, Shapter's work "...has brought international attention to our style scene and accolades for his moody, stylish creations." [21]
Writing
In 2009, Shapter was invited to write bi-monthly for The Huffington Post.[22]
Early life
Andrew Shapter was born in Fort Worth, Texas, and he majored in Political Science at Texas State University. In 1992 Shapter graduated from college, and then went on to work as a professional photographer for 15 years before turning his attention to filmmaking.[23]/[24]
Personal life
Shapter lives in his adopted home town Austin, Texas with his wife Christina, daughter Faron West, and son William Ford.[25]
References
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