ShaneHurlbutASC
Director of Photography in Los Angeles, CA, USAShane Hurlbut, A.S.C. 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 DP 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. Hurlbut has frequent collaborations with talented directors. His most recent work includes a fourth collaboration with director McG for NetFlix’s Rim of The World (2018), The Babysitter (2017), We Are Marshall (2006), Terminator Salvation (2009), a second collaboration with director David Dobkin for Amblin’s Resident Alien (2019) and AMC’s Into the Badlands (2015), a second collaboration with director Gabriele Muccino for Fathers and Daughters (2015) and There Is No Place Like Home (2018), and director Scott Waugh on Need for Speed (2014) and Act of Valor (2012). When Shane is not working on feature films all over the world, he gives of himself to educate and mentor filmmakers globally at Hurlbut Academy.
“Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure... than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat.” Teddy Roosevelt
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- Resident Alien Director of Photography2018
- RIm of The World Director of Photography2018
- No Place Like Home Director of Photography2017
- The Babysitter Director of Photography2017
- The Adventurers Director of Photography2017
- Fathers & Daughters Director of Photography2016
- Need for Speed Director of Photography2014
- Deadfall Director of Photography2012
- The Ticket Director of Photography2012
- Act of Valor Director of Photography2012
- Hey Watch This Director of Photography2010
- The Last 3 Minutes Director of Photography2010
- Terminator: Salvation Director of Photography2009
- Swing Vote Director of Photography2008
- Semi Pro Director of Photography2008
- The Reckoning Director of Photography2007
- We Are Marshall Director of Photography2006
- Into the Badlands Director of Photography2015
- Waist Deep Director of Photography2006
- Something New Director of Photography2006
- Into the Blue Director of Photography2005
- The Greatest Game Ever Played Director of Photography2005
- The Bet Director of Photography2005
- Mr. 3000 Director of Photography2004
- 11:14 Director of Photography2003
- Drumline Director of Photography2002
- Crazy/Beautiful Director of Photography2001
- The Skulls Director of Photography2000
- The Robber Director of Photography1998
- Game of Thrones Director of Photography2012
- Terminator Salvation: TechCom Director of Photography2009
- The Rat Pack Director of Photography1998
- The Guardian Director of Photography1998