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Producer

Kirk Shaw

Bio

With over 100 MOWs, ten theatrical features, several dramatic, reality, comedy and documentary series to his credit, Kirk Shaw is one of North America's most prolific film and television producers. CEO and President of Vancouver's Insight Film Studios since the Company's inception in 1990, last year Kirk financed, produced and delivered a production slate that exceeded $177 million, including the movies, "Battle in Seattle" with Charlize Theron, "While She Was Out" with Kim Bassinger and "Personal Effects" with Michelle Pfeifer and Ashton Kutcher. For 2008, Kirk Shaw has put in place an equally impressive production slate, including the feature film, "Helen," staring Ashley Judd and the comedy series, "Under One Roof."

Producer- Job Description

The chief of a movie production in all matters save the creative efforts of the director. A producer is responsible for raising funding, hiring key personnel, and arranging for distributors.