Shane Christian Eason

Shane Christian Eason is an Associate Professor and Director of the School of Communication and Multimedia Studies at Florida Atlantic University. He holds a BFA in Film from the University of Regina and an MFA in Studio Art, Cinema from Concordia University. His academic and artistic work spans experimental and documentary filmmaking, curation, and media education.

• BFA, Film, University of Regina
• MFA, Studio Art, Cinema, Concordia University

His research and creative practice focus on Documentary Film, Experimental Film, Expanded Cinema, and Media Art, often exploring themes of memory, identity, abstraction, and cultural performance. His work interrogates the intersections of personal and collective identity through innovative cinematic forms.

Shane's recent and ongoing film projects include PAPA, SIN BIN, and Works of the Flesh, which reflect trends in found footage, archival media, and sensory experimentation. These works engage with cultural narratives, bodily materiality, and performative identities, often blurring the lines between documentary and avant-garde art.

• Nomination for Best Feature Documentary - The Digital Ticket (Los Angeles, CA)
• Nomination for Best Documentary - 3rd Annual Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival (Tampa, FL)
• Nomination for Best Feature Documentary - 5th Annual YES Film Festival (Columbus, IN)
• Winner for Best Story & Best Editing of a Documentary - 5th Annual Madrid International Film Festival (Madrid, Spain)
• Nomination for Best Feature Documentary - 21st Annual Palm Beach International Film Festival (West Palm Beach, FL)

Shane Eason has advised and mentored students in film production and experimental media. He teaches courses such as Digital Audio Recording and Editing, Video Production, Experimental Video Production, and Documentary Video Production. His creative projects often involve collaborative teams and curatorial initiatives, including the Flamingo Film Festival and 1:1 Super 8 Cinema Soirée, which serve as platforms for emerging artists and experimental works.

He leads several artistic and curatorial initiatives, including the Flamingo Film Festival, 1:1 Super 8 Cinema Soirée, and the Key West Film Festival, fostering experimental and youth cinema. These platforms support interdisciplinary collaboration and public engagement with avant-garde media.