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CHAD SHIELDS
Chad Shields is an independent film producer and the founder of Hamilton Moving Pictures. His recent films include the narrative feature SEAGRASS (TIFF 2023), distributed by Game Theory, and UNIDENTIFIED OBJECTS (OutFest 2022), distributed by Quiver and available on Showtime via Paramount+. He has also produced the narrative shorts FALL RISK (LA Shortfest 2024, HollyShorts 2024) and CONDUIT expected to premiere in 2024. Chad oversees a diverse slate of upcoming films including NACIMOS MUERTOS, a Spanish language coming-of-age psychological thriller; COCO & NUT, a Bollywood-esque romantic musical comedy; HELLDUST, a supernatural horror; and THE LOTTERY TICKET, a crime thriller.
Before founding his production company, Chad worked as a product manager at Facebook and holds an MBA from UCLA with a specialization in Entertainment. He is a DGA assistant director and has been instrumental in productions for major platforms such as Apple TV+, Amazon, and Warner Brothers Studios. In 2022, he was selected for the prestigious PGA Create producing fellowship. His passion for filmmaking is complemented by his commitment to teaching and mentoring in the craft.
WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR
Interesting and impactful stories along with partners to tell them on a grander scale,
HRTS’ ROLE IN MY CAREER
As a lifelong learner, it has been a wealth of knowledge and mentorship. As someone relatively new to the industry, it has offered social connection to some amazing professionals.
PROFESSIONAL SUPERPOWERS
Production Powerhouse: Experience from script to screen in genres from comedic musicals to sci-fi crime thrillers with budgets low and high. DGA AD/UPM member.
Tech-savvy storyteller: Leverages deep technical knowledge in areas like AI, VR, and Web3 to innovate in film production and distribution methods.
LINKEDIN
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadhshields/
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