Shanda Sawyer

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Director | Show Creator | Choreographer | Writer | Producer Enthusiastic collaborator, compelling storyteller, client whisperer. Passionate about the magical sudoku of creation! @ Directors Guild of America
los angeles, california, united states
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Burbank, California, United States, United States
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Enthusiastic collaborator, compelling storyteller, prolific ideator, supportive team leader, client whisperer, new (and old) technology lover, expert budget and logistics navigator. A passionate practitioner of the magical Suduko of creation. Known for my vision, dedication to detail, and consistent ability to deliver beyond expectations, I'm very proud to have forged long-term relationships with many iconic brands and clients. My work has garnered numerous awards including two Emmys®, a Gracie, a Peabody, and six American Choreography and World Choreography Award nominations. WHAT THE CLIENTS SAY...“SHANDA IS A TRUE CREATIVE VISIONARY AND RARE TALENT... who can imagine what is possible and then use her skills as a writer and director to actually make it happen.” NICOLE FELD - EVP & Producer - Feld Entertainment“SHANDA IS MAGIC! She came in with limited time, a positive attitude, and a strong head and put together the most epic of dance routines for not 1 but 6 videos. She was easy to work with and super gracious and professional the whole time. Hardworking, around the clock.” ADAM ROTHLIEN - DIRECTOR – Blake Shelton Texoma Shore videos"SHANDA IS A TERRIFIC DIRECTOR, CHOREOGRAPHER, CONCEPTUALIST, AND AN EVEN BETTER COLLABORATOR. We look forward to creating many more new and exciting projects together.” MARC ROUTH - PRESIDENT - Broadway Asia, Broadway Producer“SHE IS, IN MY OPINION, A CREATIVE GENIUS. Shanda is the most talented person I have ever worked with for show conception, directing & choreography – most importantly she always brings the best out of everyone including talent and production team.” TREVOR SORBIE - MBE, CEO – Trevor Sorbie London

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Directors Guild of America

Directors Guild Of America

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Director | Show Creator | Choreographer | Writer | Producer Enthusiastic collaborator, compelling storyteller, client whisperer. Passionate about the magical sudoku of creation!
los angeles, california, united states
Website:
dga.org
Employees:
868
Shanda Sawyer Work Experience Details
  • Sawyer
    Show Creator | Director | Writer
    Sawyer Jan 2005 - Present
    Credits include: •MARVEL UNIVERSE LIVE! Led an international team of 80 creatives and 30 talent. Successfully translated the Marvel Universe into this first-ever, hit arena show franchise. Director/Show Creator/Co-Writer.•RINGLING BROS. BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS. Re-imagined the iconic brand for a younger family demographic, increased profits for the next 10 years. Led a team of 120 performers and 110 crew as Creator/Director of 3 critically acclaimed shows. •CIRQUE DU SOLEIL. Creative consultant for Dreamworks project.•LEVI STRAUSS, MACY’S, REDKEN, ABSOLUT, L’OREAL. Enduring relationships with each brand, writing and directing multiple international shows. Direct both media and live performance content. •ART D’ORIENT. Creative Director/Choreographer for numerous concert and media shows for top Asian music artists. Generate and pitch creative concepts; oversee budgets, casting, and production. Lead teams of international talent and creatives.•Created/Directed cultural shows for ITALY's Umbria and Emilia Romana regions, ISRAEL's 73rd Birthday, AGA KAHN Golden Jubilee.
  • Sawyer
    Creative Director | Choreographer | Artist Development
    Sawyer 2005 - Present
    International
    • Credits include: • TV shows: HBO and Robert Downey Jr's new series: THE SYMPATHIZER, shows for FOX, CBS, NBC, & DISNEY Christmas w/Beyonce, Michael Bolton and Andrea Bocelli.• Music Video: 6 videos for Blake Shelton's Texoma Shore album, Chris Rock, Hammer.• Commercials: Levis, Carnival Cruise, Yoplait, Nestle, Haagen Daas, Nintendo.• Live Shows: L’Oreal, Macy’s, Redken, Absolut, Levis, Supercuts, Art D’Orient.
  • Directors Guild Of America
    Dga Director
    Directors Guild Of America 2000 - Present
    Los Angeles, California, United States
    Director and producer for scripted, documentary, and reality series on ABC, FOX, BRAVO, OXYGEN, COMEDY CENTRAL, BUENA VISTA & Digital outlets.Credits include: The Academy Awards, Queer Eye, Extreme Makeover, The Man Show, Keenen Ivory Wayans Show, Who Needs Hollywood? Comics on Delivery, World's Greatest Stunts, Stuntmasters, Miss America.
  • Thuy Nga - Art D'Orient
    Creative Director | Choreographer
    Thuy Nga - Art D'Orient 2010 - Present
    International
    • Creative Direct and Choreograph 3-5 large-scale live concerts and media projects per year - ranging in style from full theatrical musicals to hip-hop, contemporary, and ballroom. • Collaborate with diverse international music artists, producers, and creative teams to design and execute unique creative for each artist’s performance. • Collaborate with video content creators, costume, set, and prop designers to implement that vision.• Coach artists to develop their unique performance style and presentation.• Choreograph all dance movement and staging - teach to dancers, specialty performers and music artists.• As Department Head: Design and implement systems to increase efficiency and save money. Team with stage management to proactively manage the flow of long on-set days. Cast, train, and direct a team of 20-30 dance and specialty performers. Manage rehearsal studio rentals and cast schedule. Manage a team of assistants, delegating and assigning tasks.
  • Broadway Asia
    China Goes Pop - Director
    Broadway Asia Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
    Beijing, China
    Broadway World London: "This eye-popping show tells a classic love-story about the relationship between an artist and his muse using acrobatics, martial arts, physical comedy and video projection to create a thrilling theatrical carnival that fuses traditional Chinese art forms together with Broadway story-telling and a background of contemporary pop songs. Featuring direction from Marvel Universe Live! director Shanda Sawyer."
  • Marvel Entertainment, Disney Theatricals, Feld Entertainment
    Marvel Universe Live! - Show Creator | Director | Co-Writer
    Marvel Entertainment, Disney Theatricals, Feld Entertainment 2013 - 2017
    International Tour
    • Created original concept, storyline, and staging philosophy for this ground-breaking arena show franchise. Served as Director/Show Creator and Co-writer for first international tour.• Collaborated closely with multiple stakeholders (Marvel, Disney, Feld Ent.) to define scope, expectations and goals, and create an experience true to all three iconic brands.• Co-wrote original script - collaborating closely with stunt and SFX team to create a unique “story told through action” for the arena medium.• Recruited and directed world-class creative team of stunt specialists, composers, costume, video, SFX, and lighting designers.• Directed all video content, voice-over recording, soundtrack creation.• Directed a cast of 85 performers.• Implemented clients’ creative notes and modifications at every stage of production
  • Ringling Brothers
    Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus - Show Creator | Director | Writer
    Ringling Brothers 2006 - 2012
    National Tours
    • Re-imagined this iconic American brand - appealing to a wider, multi-generational demographic.• Increased profits for the next decade.• Created 3 original, two-hour shows: Dragons!, Zing Zang Zoom, Circus of Dreams.• Added story-line, innovative visuals, emerging technologies, and contemporary music - while still remaining true to core brand identity. • Designed and integrated VIP experiences and merchandising for increased revenue opportunities.• Recruited and collaborated with Oscar and Emmy winning teams of Production and Costume designers, composers, choreographers, and writers. • Directed international casts of up to 130 circus artists and crews of up to 100.
  • American Choreography Awards
    Executive Producer/Director/Choreographer
    American Choreography Awards 1995 - 2005
  • Oxygen Media
    Who Needs Hollywood? Executive Producer | Director | Co-Writer
    Oxygen Media 2000 - 2001
    Los Angeles, California, United States
    Executive Produced, directed, and co-wrote six one-hour episodes of this award-winning Docu-Comedy series celebrating small-town America.Conceived and researched episodes, directed production teams of up to 35, and talent of up to 120. Created and managed budgets, shooting, and delivery schedules.Incorporated network creative notes throughout the production process.Winner: Gracie Allen Award - Best Reality Program
  • Fox
    Fox - Director
    Fox 1993 - 2000
    Greater Los Angeles Area
    Directed comedy for the KEENEN IVORY WAYANS SHOW, (syndicated series) and HAYWIRE.Directed Stunts and Documentary for THE WORLD'S GREATEST STUNTS specials. Also served as Choreographer for Keenen Ivory Wayans Show, and Haywire.
  • Comedy Central
    Director
    Comedy Central 1993 - 2000
    Greater Los Angeles Area
    Directed comedy for THE MAN SHOW (seasons 1 & 2) and COMICS ON DELIVERY.

Shanda Sawyer Skills

Theatre Acting Entertainment Video Comedy Live Events Performing Arts Musical Theatre Video Production Stage Management Choreography Television Circus Super Heroes Commercials Music Music Videos Film Concerts Improvisation Television Directing Stage

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Shanda Sawyer works for Directors Guild Of America

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Shanda Sawyer attended Lone Mountain / San Francisco State, Berkeley High School, The American Film Institute, Ucla Extension, San Francisco State University.

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