Shane Valdez

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Shane Valdez

Shane Valdez is a film director, writer, artist, and photographer.

In his 2005 debut as the writer-director of the short comedy 19 Miles To Vegas, Shane Valdez unveiled a fresh new style of comedy that was enjoyed by audiences across many festivals. His film, made on a budget of $20, was originally made for the [[48 Hour Film Festival]] in Las Vegas, Nevada where he walked away with the audience choice award and best directing award.

From there it was submitted to and accepted by the Rebel Planet Hollywood FIlm Festival in Hollywood, California where it took the best short/short award. Next it was submitted on a whim to the UCLA Shorttakes Film Festival, where it won the award for best cinematography. Finally, it was submitted to and accepted by CineVegas, where the film won the Best Nevada Short award.

Las Vegas Weekly described 19 Miles To Vegas as "Very funny, clever and well made". Wild Child Entertainment claimed the film is at the "Top of the list for absolute originality".

Directed Itunes Downloadable music video "Mad as Rabbits" by band Panic at the Disco.

Roommate to Brendon Urie, lead singer of Panic At The Disco, as of summer 2007. Both share Dylan, a Toy Italian Greyhound.