Here lately I find myself spending more time on Twitter than I do Facebook. To me it's more fun trying to be funny there because you have to fit whatever it is that you want to say into 140 characters. (Like you care.)
But the other reason I'm drawn to Twitter is because I find that the people who "hang out" there seem to be more serious on a more professionaler type level.
One of the people that I've met there who's one of the more serious professionaler types, and who has become one of my best Twitter friends is a man named Christopher Shawn Shaw.
Christopher Shawn Shaw is a Christian filmmaker who has worked with the likes of Thor Ramsey, Michael Jr., & Robert G. Lee - to name a few.
But I'm not going to tell you who Christopher Shawn Shaw is. I'm going to ask Christopher Shawn Shaw to tell you who Christopher Shawn Shaw is.
Comedian Eric Johnson: So, Christopher Shawn Shaw, who is "Christopher Shawn Shaw?"
Christopher Shawn Shaw: There have been times that Christopher Shawn Shaw hasn't even known who Christopher Shawn Shaw is. Just ask him. Oh, wait.
Comedian Eric Johnson: Which term describes you best: Christian Filmaker? or Filmaker who is a Christian?
Christopher Shawn Shaw: Neither. You spelled "Filmmaker" wrong.
Comedian Eric Johnson: Ok, my dependency on autocorrect has been exposed. I apologize for the lack of professionalism & intelect.
With that being said, I now know how to spell "filmmaker." So which one are you? Are you a Christian Filmmaker? Or are you just a Christian who makes films?
Christopher Shawn Shaw: Yes.
Comedian Eric Johnson: Ok, my dependency on autocorrect has been exposed. I apologize for the lack of professionalism & intelect.
With that being said, I now know how to spell "filmmaker." So which one are you? Are you a Christian Filmmaker? Or are you just a Christian who makes films?
Christopher Shawn Shaw: Yes.
Comedian Eric Johnson: I agree!!
You recently spent some time in Hawaii at the same time President Obama did. Is there a connection?
Christopher Shawn Shaw: Secret Service, the CIA, the FBI, CTU Los Angeles, and PETA would not want me to tell you.
Christopher Shawn Shaw: If he enjoyed hanging with me in Kauai. Oops.
Christopher Shawn Shaw: Laughter.
You recently spent some time in Hawaii at the same time President Obama did. Is there a connection?
Christopher Shawn Shaw: Secret Service, the CIA, the FBI, CTU Los Angeles, and PETA would not want me to tell you.
Comedian Eric Johnson: If you could spend 30 minutes with President Obama what would you want to discuss with him?
Christopher Shawn Shaw: If he enjoyed hanging with me in Kauai. Oops.
Comedian Eric Johnson: Don't worry. I will edit that part out. (Fingers crossed!)
Humor plays such a huge part in many of your film projects. What inspires you to be funny?
Humor plays such a huge part in many of your film projects. What inspires you to be funny?
Christopher Shawn Shaw: Laughter.
Comedian Eric Johnson: Stand-up Comedy & Comedy film making are both similar in the fact that we're both being funny on purpose. Would you say that your funny on purpose for a purpose? If so, what is the purpose of you being funny on purpose?
Christopher Shawn Shaw: Laughter.
Comedian Eric Johnson: Of course generating laughter is the purpose behind the purpose of being funny on purpose. But when it comes to your films is there a greater purpose? If so, what is that greater purpose?
Christopher Shawn Shaw: I really desire to do uplifting, meaningful, inspirational projects (shorts & features), both clearly Christian and not-so-blatant, however inspirational nonetheless.
One example is SKIP LISTENING:
Christopher Shawn Shaw: Laughter.
Comedian Eric Johnson: Of course generating laughter is the purpose behind the purpose of being funny on purpose. But when it comes to your films is there a greater purpose? If so, what is that greater purpose?
Christopher Shawn Shaw: I really desire to do uplifting, meaningful, inspirational projects (shorts & features), both clearly Christian and not-so-blatant, however inspirational nonetheless.
One example is SKIP LISTENING:
Another example is one I didn't do, but is one of my favorite short films, soon to be a major motion picture, THE BUTTERFLY CIRCUS: http://vimeo.com/m/17150524
Comedian Eric Johnson: I know you've worked with Thor Ramsey, Michael Jr., and a few other semi-Christian-household names. Of all the the semi-Christian-Household names that you've worked with, who has been the most enjoyable to work with?
Christopher Shawn Shaw: Thor Jr.
Christopher Shawn Shaw: Hmmmm.
Christopher Shawn Shaw: Van Gogh. Isn't it obvious?
Christopher Shawn Shaw: I was joking, Mr. Comedian.
Christopher Shawn Shaw: That He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, as well as the Healer of your deepest hurts. He also created laughter.
Christopher Shawn Shaw: Thor Jr.
Comedian Eric Johnson: Oh wow! Didn't realize Thor had a daughter!
There's a lot of talent out there. Who would you like to work with in the future besides me?
There's a lot of talent out there. Who would you like to work with in the future besides me?
Christopher Shawn Shaw: Hmmmm.
Comedian Eric Johnson: I know I have a list of people, both professional & unprofessional, who strongly influence me, my art, & my ministry. Who are some of your influences & why?
Christopher Shawn Shaw: Van Gogh. Isn't it obvious?
Comedian Eric Johnson: You got both of your ears, and you're not drunk (I assume.). Obviously it's not obvious. Why Van Gogh?
Comedian Eric Johnson: My last name is "Johnson" & my first name is "Comedian." Please make a note of that.
Anyways, your love for the Lord is very obvious. If there's one thing that people can take away from your projects concerning Christ Jesus, what would that be?
Anyways, your love for the Lord is very obvious. If there's one thing that people can take away from your projects concerning Christ Jesus, what would that be?
Christopher Shawn Shaw: That He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, as well as the Healer of your deepest hurts. He also created laughter.
Comedian Eric Johnson: I like asking this question: What's your favorite Bible verse & why?
Christopher Shawn Shaw: I don't have one favorite, but some of my faves are the ones proclaiming Christ's love and compassion for us, such as John 3:16-17 & Matthew 11:28. (Look them up; I'm typing this on me phone, eh.)
Romantic Comedy/Satire feature film YOUTH GROUP. Watch & share the trailer for potential backers at http://www.thorramsey.com/ & ask about the Finder's Fee for introducing us to key backers!
D.O.T.Y. (Days Of The Year) web series, from Producer Mike Capozzi.
Christopher Shawn Shaw: I don't have one favorite, but some of my faves are the ones proclaiming Christ's love and compassion for us, such as John 3:16-17 & Matthew 11:28. (Look them up; I'm typing this on me phone, eh.)
Comedian Eric Johnson: I know that you have a ton of projects that you're working on. Is there anything that you'd like to plug?
Christopher Shawn Shaw: Like into a socket??
Oh, oh, different plug...Sure.
Romantic Comedy/Satire feature film YOUTH GROUP. Watch & share the trailer for potential backers at http://www.thorramsey.com/ & ask about the Finder's Fee for introducing us to key backers!
ONE NIGHTSTAND (title might change) dramedy ministry short film with Thor Ramsey, should be available on DVD within a few months. We were significantly under-budget, though, and multiple people didn't get paid. Please feel free to share this plea from Writer/Producer Gary Emrick:
D.O.T.Y. (Days Of The Year) web series, from Producer Mike Capozzi.
And please feel free to subscribe to and share my YouTube Channel:
Thank you, and God bless you!
Comedian Eric Johnson: Thank you, Christopher Shawn Shaw, & God bless you!
If you would know more about Christopher Shawn Shaw
here's where you can find him online:
Twitter: http://Twitter.com/@DirectorCSS
Facebook: http://Facebook.com/youarecaredfor
IMDB: http://imdb.me/ChristopherShawnShaw
here's where you can find him online:
Twitter: http://Twitter.com/@DirectorCSS
Facebook: http://Facebook.com/youarecaredfor
IMDB: http://imdb.me/
After reading the very thoughtful, not thought out at all, interview. By interview I mean bantering text. I feel that I know as much about Christopher Shawn Shaw now as I didn't know before reading the interview, other than the importance of checking auto-correct when I right the word filmaker and that he loves the Lord and to write/produce material that inspires others to do the same (one of these facts is far more important than the others) It was the best 22 minutes I've spent in the last 22 minutes (slow reader), not counting the last 2 while writing my comment. Thank you for the insight on my friend Christopher Shawn Shaw, whom I've never yet met. By the way, don't only serial killers and assassins use 3 names?
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