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Shelby Z. Adair

director of Photography

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OFFICIAL SELECTION - Los Angeles Lift-Of

 Featured Work 

Cinematography reel. 2019-2024. Narrative, documentary, live, music videos. 2 min.

Director of Photography Reel

Gallery

Documentary. Sports. Trailer. 3 min.
A sports documentary feature, The Valley of Speed (2023), follows Matt Guthmiller, the youngest jet pilot at the final Reno Air Races. As the Director of Photography, we captured dynamic race footage and gripping interviews with 12 cameras, covering the cockpit, airplane wings, and ground-based shots.

Documentary. Educational. 7:35 min.
Skillshare produces content akin to Masterclass, facilitating learning and participation in the artists' specialties. As the Director of Photography for Skillshare's online classes featuring frontier artists, I conducted sit-down interviews and captured b-roll footage to showcase their expertise and engage the audience.

Documentary. Promotional. 1 min.
Marina Aquatic Center Junior Rowing recruitment video, featuring overhead drone footage of the LA based youth rowing program in Marina Del Rey, CA. Directed, shot, and edited by Shelby Adair. Drone footage by Alyssa Renzi.

Narrative. Short film. 14 min. 
Leah is packing to run away from her life. Only she finds God, chilling in her closet, waiting and ready to jump in. So you know, a Jewish folktale.

Narrative. Short film. 12 min. 
Two strangers attempt to meet in a crowded, noisy bar.

 
Narrative. Short film. 14 min. 
A cop attempts to talk a teenager off a ledge, and discovers a horrifying truth. 
Music Video. 4 min. 
"Lately"  by Chris Siders FT. Nana Raizaza
Music Video. 4 min. 
"Regresa" by Angelica Montaño 
Music Video. 4 min. 
"Ride or Die"  by Sierra Snow
Advertisement. 2 min. 
Sex on a Plate - culinary chef services
Music Video. 3 min. 
"Questions & Answers" by SHERIF & The Vujja Dé
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DIRECTOR'S COMMENTARY (2024)​

Comedy / Romance / Fantasy

In the wake of personal and professional ruin, struggling filmmaker Ryan Samberg turns to his DVD commentaries for inspiration, but when the directors offer him real life direction, Ryan teams up with his creative heroes to get his life back on track and reclaim his dream.

THE VINDICATOR (2024)

Thriller / Horror

A serial killer disrupts a live streaming true crime podcast and challenges the hosts to nightmarish tasks, that expose their darkest transgressions, for the chance to uncover their identity.

Feature Films... Coming soon!

(IN POST PRODUCTION)

Featured Work
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