Shane Acker

Shane Richard Acker (born in 1971) is an American film-maker. He is best known for creating the 2005 short "9", which later became a feature film four years later.

He was set to direct the live action movie; The Adventures of Thomas, however production was pushed back due to focus on annual specials. In 2012 the film was cancelled shortly after Mattel bought HiT. [1 ]

Films

 * The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
 * 9 (2009; alongside Arc Productions)
 * Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012)
 * Total Recall (2012)
 * 47 Ronin (2013)

Major awards and nominations

 * Crystal Anvil Award UCLA Animation Workshop, 2013
 * Academy Award Nominee Best Animated short -“9”, 2006
 * Student Academy Award Gold Medal for Best Animated Short -“9”, 2005
 * Best of Show SIGGRAPH, 2005
 * 1st Place Student Emmys Non-Traditional Animation, 2005
 * Grand Jury Award for Best Animated Short Florida Film Festival, 2005
 * Best Animated Short Film Newport Beach Film Festival, 2005
 * Special Jury Prize for Excellence in Animation Indianapolis International Film Festival, 2005
 * 3D Character Animation Award: 1st Prize Animex International Festival of Animation, 2005
 * Junior Jury Award for Best Student Animation Annecy International Animated Film Festival, 2005
 * Best College Animation George Lindsey UNA Film Festival, 2005
 * Student Best of Show George Lindsey UNA Film Festival, 2005
 * Best CGI and Audience Award for CGI Melbourne International Animation Festival, 2005
 * Best Animated Short BENDFilm, 2005
 * Best Animation Next Reel Film Festival, 2005
 * First Prize ArtFutura, 2005
 * Gold Award Beijing Film Academy International Student Film, 2005