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SHANE HURLBUT, ASC Director of Photography BIO Shane Hurlbut, ASC is a member of the prestigious American Society of Cinematographers and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The American Society of Cinematographers recognized Hurlbut after his first feature film, The Rat Pack (1998), depicting Frank Sinatra and his infamous friends at the height of their influence, directed by Rob Cohen. Consequently, Hurlbut was the youngest cinematographer to be nominated by the American Society of Cinematographers for his work on The Rat Pack. He was also nominated by the DVDX Awards in 2003 for his work on 11:14. Hurlbut's films have garnered universal acclaim. His work behind the camera is ever-growing and redefining what it means to be a DoP in the industry. He got his start back in the 90s, working with musicians who defined music in the decade, and therefore, Hurlbut defined their visual tone of the era. He is known for Guns N' Roses' November Rain, as well as working with Smashing Pumpkins, Stone Temple Pilots, The Rolling Stones, and Nirvana. Hurlbut's versatility as a cinematographer transcends any one genre. He's filmed action, sports, drama, and comedy - but it's his attention to story and character that is always at the heart of his arresting visuals. It is Hurlbut's subtlety and creativity with lighting that defines the sheer beauty and atmosphere in his work. The emotion he brings to the movement of the camera, like a dance, walks in line with the character's journey. COMMERCIAL & MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTORS McG, Maurice Marable, the Bandito Brothers, Rob Cohen, Chris Spencer, Malcolm Lee, Bob Giraldi, Spooner & French, Larry Williams & Leslie Libman, Annie Simon, David Rosen, John Huet, Jonathan Teplitzky, Luis Aira, Jonathan Kuykindoll, Jan de Bont, Jesse Gordon, Henry Meziat, Charles Stone III, Chris Perkins, Bill Fertik, Eden Diebel, Rob Lawe Partial List COMMERCIALS Visa GO, Navy Diver, Navy Swimmer, Disney World, Terminator Salvation Webisodes, American Express, True Vote*, Verizon, Vodafone, Children’s Hospital, Coca-Cola, Ritz Crackers, Penn & Teller, Butterball, Fisher Price, Yasmin, Striker, Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, Burger King, KFC, Jack in the Box, Spaulding Golf, Crest, JC Penney, K-Mart, Walmart, Dunkin Donuts, US Navy, WNBA, Barilla, DirecTV, Deadwood Promo, Big Love Promo, UPN Promo, Carnivale Promo, Six Feet Under Promo, Bee Movie Promo, Toyota, Prudential, El Pollo Loco, Trane AC, Boardwalk Empire Promo * Winner, Cannes Lion 2009 Special Jury Commendation MUSIC VIDEOS The Used, Nirvana, American Head Charge, Kustom, Rolling Stone, Smashing Pumpkins (multiple), Helmet, 7 Mary 3, Cypress Hill (multiple), Filter, Schleprock, Too Short, Semisonic, Salt N Pepa, Sam Phillips, Quicksand, Bush, Tori Amos PRODUCERS/STUDI FEATURE FILMS DIRECTORS OS Dark Horse Resident Alien David Dobkin Entertainment Rim of the world McG Netflix There is no place like home Gabriele Muccino Lotus Productions Milk & Honey The Adventurer’s Stephen Fung Productions The Babysitter McG Warner Brothers David Dobkin & Into the Badlands AMC Guy Ferland Fathers and Daughters Russell Crowe, Amanda ​ Gabriele Muccino Voltage Pictures Seyfried, Aaron Paul Need For Speed Aaron Paul, Michael Keaton , ​ Scott Waugh DreamWorks Studios Dominic Cooper Stefan DEADFALL Eric Bana, Olivia Wilde Magnolia Pictures ​ Ruzowitzky Scotty Waugh & ACT OF VALOR Relativity Mike McCoy TERMINATOR SALVATION Christian Bale McG Warner Brothers ​ Joshua Michael SWING VOTE Kevin Costner Disney ​ Stern SEMI-PRO Will Ferrell Kent Alterman New Line ​ WE ARE MARSHALL Matthew McConaughey McG Warner Brothers ​ Vondie WAIST DEEP Tyrese Gibson Focus Features ​ Curtis-Hall SOMETHING NEW Sanaa Lathan Sanaa Hamri Focus Features ​ INTO THE BLUE Paul Walker, Jessica Alba John Stockwell Sony Pictures ​ THE GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED Shia ​ Bill Paxton Disney LaBeouf, Mathew Knight, Elias Koteas MR. 3000 Bernie Mac, Angela Bassett Charles Stone III Disney ​ 11:14 Hilary Swank, Colin Hanks Greg Marchs MTV Productions ​ DRUMLINE Nick Cannon, Orlando Jones Charles Stone III Fox 2000 ​ CRAZY/BEAUTIFUL Kirsten Dunst, Jay Hernandez John Stockwell Disney ​ THE SKULLS Paul Walker, Joshua Jackson Rob Cohen Universal ​ THE RAT PACK Ray Liotta, Don Cheadle ​ Rob Cohen HBO *Nominee, Best Cinematography – ASC Awards SHORT FILMS THE TICKET Po Chan Hurlbut Visuals THE LAST 3 MINUTES Po Chan Bandito Brothers TRUE VOTE Charles Stone III Believe Media THE RECKONING Rob Lawe Fresh Pictures AMERICAN EXPRESS Jerry Seinfeld Barry Levinson Radical Media ​ THE ROBBER Michael Mayer Apollo Cinema STILL PHOTOGRAPHY / LIGHTING DESIGN: Mr. Hurlbut has worked with photographer Herb Ritts on campaigns for Vanity Fair, Bazaar, Allure, Nine West, and Absolut Vodka. .
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