Shelby Hagerdon

Shelby Hagerdon is a Creative Producer and Writer at Made By Things, an animation and motion design studio, as well as an independent filmmaker and screenwriter. She has produced five features, all of which have won awards in directing, writing, and production. Her scripts have placed in competitions throughout the United States, including the Austin Film Festival and Screencraft. Her background in abstract, surrealist writing and detailed production design in a live action world has made her a unique asset within animation, adding a fresh voice to both animated filmmaking and marketing. In addition to producing, Hagerdon has directed or co-directed three features and several shorts along with making countless commercials and videos for some of the world's most influential brands.

Hagerdon holds an MFA in Writing for Film and Television from Emerson College, one of the top American film schools. She has lectured at film festivals and marketing events throughout the central United States. Hagerdon also serves as an adjunct professor of film and media at Wayne State College.