Biography

A Pioneer of Interactive and Immersive Storytelling and Creator of Exploding Kittens.

Shane worked with Hulu to develop a slate of linear, interactive and VR content . He is also worked with Facebook 's Innovations lab on an undisclosed project. He consulted on defining the role of interactivity content within Netflix . Shane recently sold an interactive show to Sony Entertainment called EXP , that has now been picked up for a series. Shane Small developed the re-imagining of Twilight Zone as an interactive series for CBS . He was Executive Creative Director of Shell's 'Make the Future' campaign, resulting in 260 million views worldwide and top viral campaign of 2016.

Previously he was creator and founder of Exploding Kittens - the highest backed Kickstarter in history which raised $8,782,571 with 219,382 backers and became #1 game on Kickstarter. At Xbox Entertainment Studios , he worked on original interactive movies and TV shows for the Xbox gaming console, as well as some of their marketing and design. He was also Creative Director of one of T-Mobile's most successful marketing campaigns. Prior to that, amongst other things, he founded Edoc Laundry, the first interactive clothing brand , where hidden messages and codes in the clothing unlocked murder mystery video content online, and also Funtini , where he developed games for Marvel & Disney .

Shane has worked with leading international brands such as: Netflix, Facebook, Hulu, CBS, Sony Entertainment, Xbox, Coca-Cola, Shell and more. He has been doing numerous lectures and panels (including USC, BU, Comic Con ) on the future of storytelling and interactive entertainment. He's also won multiple awards for his innovation in gaming.
- IMDb mini biography by: Ataripilot