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Andrew Shea is a versatile, award-winning director, screenwriter, and producer with a successful career in film, television, and theatre. His films have premiered at prestigious film festivals including the Cannes Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, and SXSW. Andrew began his career in Santa Fe, where he founded the New Mexico Repertory Theatre. Over the years, he directed and produced forty plays in New Mexico. In the early 90s, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue independent feature filmmaking. His notable films include 'Santa Fe,' 'Corndog Man,' and the psychological thriller 'Forfeit.' His documentary work includes 'Wrestling Alligators,' which screened at major festivals and showcased the dynamics of the Indian gaming industry. His recent sports-themed documentary, 'Buzz,' which premiered at DOC NYC, explores the life of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Buzz Bissinger. Alongside his film projects, Andrew completed a new fiction film titled 'I’ll' with colleague Cindy McCreery, planned for premiere in fall 2023. He holds multiple degrees including M.F.A.s from prestigious institutions and is a member of several professional guilds in the industry.
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