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Shane Acker

Born January 1, 1971 · Wheaton, Illinois, USA (age 55)

Shane Acker (born 1971, Wheaton, Illinois) is an American film director and screenwriter well known for directing 9 which is based on his 2005 student award-winning film, 9. He also known for directing several short films for the UCLA as well as animating them. Description above from the Wikipedia article Shane Acker, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

MovieActionAdventure

When 9 first comes to life, he finds himself in a post-apocalyptic world. All humans are gone, and it is only by chance that he discovers a small community of others like him taking refuge from fearsome machines that roam the earth intent on their extinction. Despite being the neophyte of the group, 9 convinces the others that hiding will do them no good.

Goldilocks

Goldilocks · 2016

MovieScience FictionDrama

Ray Ashford, an astronaut on the Goldilocks Missions, searches the stars for a new home, when a circuit failure in his ship threatens to jeopardize the mission and put in danger the lives of those he loves.

MovieAnimationScience Fiction

A rag doll fights a monster that has been stealing the souls of his people.

The Hangnail

The Hangnail · 1999

A boy, waiting for a bus. A dog, begging for potato chips. The boy sends the dog away, violently. He sees a hangnail on his finger and shows us, graphically, why you should never pick at them.

Crusoe

MovieAnimationAction

This sci-fi action-comedy follows the adventures of Crusoe, an astronaut stranded on an alien planet teeming with hostile life.

The Astounding Talents of Mr. Grenade

The Astounding Talents of Mr. Grenade · 2004

The Astounding Talents of Mr. Grenade

This is one talented grenade!!!

Fright Krewe

Fright Krewe · 2023

SeriesAnimationAction & Adventure

An ancient prophecy and a Voodoo Queen put misfit teens in charge of saving New Orleans from the biggest demonic threat it’s faced in almost two centuries. But, honestly? Saving the world might be easier than becoming friends.

Filmography

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MovieActionAdventure

When 9 first comes to life, he finds himself in a post-apocalyptic world. All humans are gone, and it is only by chance that he discovers a small community of others like him taking refuge from fearsome machines that roam the earth intent on their extinction. Despite being the neophyte of the group, 9 convinces the others that hiding will do them no good.

Director

Goldilocks

Goldilocks · 2016

MovieScience FictionDrama

Ray Ashford, an astronaut on the Goldilocks Missions, searches the stars for a new home, when a circuit failure in his ship threatens to jeopardize the mission and put in danger the lives of those he loves.

Traveler

MovieAnimationScience Fiction

A rag doll fights a monster that has been stealing the souls of his people.

Director

The Hangnail

The Hangnail · 1999

A boy, waiting for a bus. A dog, begging for potato chips. The boy sends the dog away, violently. He sees a hangnail on his finger and shows us, graphically, why you should never pick at them.

Director

Crusoe

MovieAnimationAction

This sci-fi action-comedy follows the adventures of Crusoe, an astronaut stranded on an alien planet teeming with hostile life.

Director

The Astounding Talents of Mr. Grenade

The Astounding Talents of Mr. Grenade · 2004

The Astounding Talents of Mr. Grenade

This is one talented grenade!!!

Director

Fright Krewe

Fright Krewe · 2023

SeriesAnimationAction & Adventure

An ancient prophecy and a Voodoo Queen put misfit teens in charge of saving New Orleans from the biggest demonic threat it’s faced in almost two centuries. But, honestly? Saving the world might be easier than becoming friends.

Executive Producer