Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Shane Stanley. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Hi Shane, thanks for sharing your insights with our community today. Part of your success, no doubt, is due to your work ethic and so we’d love if you could open up about where you got your work ethic from?
From my father. Since I was very young he would always say, “Whatever you set your hand to, give it your best.” I hated hearing that as a kid because it often referred to homework or something I didn’t want to do but at some point in my life I realized it was a great approach and finally applied it to my day-to-day life and work.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
I’m an all-encompassing filmmaker. I am involved in our projects from concept to delivery which means I either write the screenplay or have a hand in the process, I produce the film assembling the financing, the cast and the crew and then during filming act as the director and then once we’re finished with production often will edit the film. I love every aspect of filmmaking and don’t favor one job over another. I just love the entire process.
Additionally, I teach at various film schools, universities and on several platforms which I really love. It is exciting to share my knowledge and do’s and don’ts with the various students and interacting with them.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
I think the most important qualities someone can have is guts. Game changers and mavericks aren’t people who are meek. I think listening, observing and asking questions is paramount to learning but there comes a time where you have to leap and not be afraid to fall but when you do, fall forward. When you think about the people who inspire, invent or change how the game is played, they’re people who took risks and had the guts to go against the norm and find their way.
What was the most impactful thing your parents did for you?
I would say allow me to pursue my dreams. My mother was more of a “go to college, become a doctor or a lawyer” and my father was a dreamer so he was more understanding of me pursuing the arts and trying to find my way. Unfortunately my mother passed away before I was 17, so she didn’t get to see how I turned out, but I hope she is proud and looks down at me feeling peace about what path I chose and how I turned out.
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- Website: www.shanestanley.net
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