Shane Carruth
Composer

Shane Carruth Net Worth

Shane Carruth is an American filmmaker and composer born in 1972 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He is best known for his 2004 film Primer, which won the Grand Jury Prize and the Alfred P. Sloan Award at the Sundance Film Festival. After studying mathematics in college and working as a flight simulation software developer, Carruth spent eight years developing a science-fiction film, "A Topiary", which was never made. He then released his second film, Upstream Color, in 2013. He is currently working on his third film, "The Modern Ocean".
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Composer, Actor, Director
Birth Year 1972
Birth Place  Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
Age 51 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Pisces
Alma mater Stephen F. Austin State University
Occupation Film director, film producer, writer, editor, actor, composer
Years active 2004–present

💰 Net worth: $4 Million (2024)

Shane Carruth, a multitalented individual hailing from the United States, is known for his various roles as a composer, actor, and director. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to be around $4 million, solidifying his success in the entertainment industry. Carruth has made a name for himself through his unique and thought-provoking work, which often pushes the boundaries of traditional storytelling. With his exceptional skills and creative mind, he has garnered a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim for his contributions to the world of cinema.

Biography/Timeline

1972

Carruth was born in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in 1972. He attended Stephen F. Austin State University as a Mathematics major. Before becoming a filmmaker, he worked as a developer of flight-simulation software.

2004

For his independent film Primer, Carruth wrote, directed, produced, and performed one of the two main roles; he also composed the score. The film was honored at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival with the Grand Jury Prize and the Alfred P. Sloan Award. Carruth, a former software Engineer with an undergraduate degree in mathematics, used his technical knowledge extensively on the project.

2009

In 2009, David Sullivan, one of the leads in Primer, tweeted that "Shane Carruth's next project, A Topiary, is in the early stages of pre-production". Filmmaker Rian Johnson tweeted that it would feature a "mind-blowing sci-fi script." In 2010, several news sources reported that A Topiary was in the works and that the script had been written. There was already a website for the movie which, according to Carruth in an interview to io9, "The website for now is just a place mark as financing has yet to be completed. I'm cautiously optimistic that this can happen soon and couldn't be happier with the filmmakers that have committed to the project so far." However, the film (which Entertainment Weekly described as "a sci-fi epic about a group of kids who build a giant, animal-like creature") stalled, and in early 2013, Carruth told EW that it was "the thing I basically wasted my whole life on." Carruth no longer pursues the project; some VFX test footage of the film is visible in Upstream Color in a scene when a character is examining the video for technical flaws.

2013

On January 21, 2013, Carruth premiered his film Upstream Color at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival in the U.S. Dramatic Competition category. Carruth, Johnny Marshall, and Pete Horner won the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Sound Design for the film. Keith Kimbell wrote that it was the "most anticipated (and most difficult to describe) film in competition", and "most critics couldn't stop talking about it". The film was released via VHX on April 5, 2013. Some of Carruth's music from Upstream Color was featured in the 2016 documentary Tickled.

2015

Carruth is at work on a new film, The Modern Ocean, based on international shipping and the lives of those involved. On 12 August 2015, it was reported that the film was in pre-production, and its ensemble cast was announced in November 2015; it will include Anne Hathaway, Keanu Reeves, Tom Holland and Daniel Radcliffe.

2016

As of January 2016, Carruth is engaged to Amy Seimetz.

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