Shane Atkinson
Directing
Biography
Shane Atkinson (United States) graduated in screenwriting and directing from Columbia University, New York. His work as a director is described by his mother as “very fun.” He directed the short film Penny Dreadful, winner of the Audience Award at the Clermont-Ferrand Festival.
Known For

King Julien is back and shaking his booty harder than ever! Discover the wild world of Madagascar as the king takes on the jungle’s craziest adventures in this comedy series. With his loyal sidekicks Maurice and Mort, they meet a whole new cast of colorful animals, including ambitious head of security Clover and the villainous Foosa. No one can stop this king from ruling with an iron fist...in the air...wavin' like he just doesn't care.
All Hail King Julien

Broke and depressed, Ray is mistaken for a dangerous hitman and given an envelope of cash. Along with his P.I. friend Skip, he must escape the actual hitman to make it out of LaRoy alive.
LaRoy, Texas

After moving to a retirement community, loner Martha eventually befriends her fun-loving neighbor, Sheryl, and forms a cheerleading club for young-at-heart seniors, though they face roadblocks along the way.
Poms

A troubled psychiatrist goes in search of five schizophrenics who have escaped from a local mental institution. Infiltrating their makeshift mountain outpost, the doctor comes face to face with his own fears, limitations, and forsaken hopes as he becomes acquainted with the patients and their humorously poignant struggles.
Mr. Dungbeetle

A novice crook gets involved in a ransom plot, but winds up kidnapping the wrong girl.
Penny Dreadful

Danny is a young man with anger management problems. His private life is a disaster and his group therapy isn't helping.
Bonjour Danny Bonjour
An ex-con seeking his daughter in France reluctantly takes on a kidnapping job, but develops an unexpected connection with his teenage target.