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ShaneHagedorn
He approached acting in the late 1990's by enrolling into a theatre program at a local community college. There he was cast in numerous plays, playing the lead in PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE as Picasso and Porthos in THE THREE MUSKETEERS.
While in college he was selected as an Irene Ryan acting nominee. In 2008, Shane premiered his first film as writer, director, producer, actor, and editor, THE MODEL FATHER. An ambitious period drama set in the late 1960’s. Then in 2009, Shane premiered a documentary called CRAFTSMAN STYLE. Both films have played to several sold out screenings throughout Michigan to much acclaim for their thoughtful approach to storytelling. Shane also collaborated on two award winning features with Rebel Pictures, FAIRVIEW ST. and HANDLEBAR. Serving as producer, assistant director and actor. In Handlebar, Shane was co-writer and co-star earning him a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the 2011 Detroit Independent Film Festival.
ASHES OF EDEN was Shane's breakout film. He was again writer, director, producer, actor and editor. A tour-de-force of powerful acting and compelling imagery. In 2014, Ashes set a record breaking attendance of 600 people at The Capital City Film Festival in Lansing, MI.
Shane continues acting and producing films with Lansing based Collective Development Incorporated on award winning films such as: a biblical period ‘Quest Trilogy’. Including the films FORTY NIGHTS, CHASING THE STAR, and THE CHRIST SLAYER, MBF: MAN'S BEST FRIEND, and LOST HEART. Shane recently directed, co-produced, and acted in BEST YEARS GONE. He resides in Michigan, with his wife and two dogs.
Reviews
Betrayed (2018)
Great subject and really well done movie with layered performances.
I rate this an 8, because it has more strengths than weaknesses. I really liked the cast and their acting. I actually reached out to a few of the cast members to tell them how much I liked their work.
The veteran actors: Billy Wirth, John Savage, and Richard Tyson bring their best to this and I was really impressed with several other up and coming actors as well.
I've been following the filmmakers and each and every film gets better: production value, marketing, and execution.
Hats off to the team for making a movie look big for having a smaller budget. That takes planning, teamwork, and slug it out work ethic.
Bennett's Song (2018)
Touching and hearfelt movie
This movie really surprised me. I understand some challenges can arise when working with younger talent, not the case for this picture. These young actors shined. The story was wonderfully written and the picture was put together well. The lead Aphrodita Nikolovski was excellent; as was young actress Calhoun Koenig.
Harley Wallen made a warm and special movie. Congrsts to the cast and crew.