Biography

Philip Shaw, is an Award Winning writer/director. His film Musketeer starring the wonderful Kevin McNally (Pirates of the Caribbean). The film was well received, winning Kevin Mc Nally two best Actor awards. The film also won two Best Cinematography Awards, as well as Nominated for Best Short Film at MIFF. Philip's directed & produced a series of successful commercials/promos and TV work, including "After War" about Child soldiers. It was a huge success for the Commonwealth, raising over $100 Million

Philip was born in Buckinghamshire. He Graduated from Amersham College of Arts as an Illustrator. After a successful career as an Art Director & Creative Director his clients included bluechip Brands: Burberry, Sotheby's, C&W as well as international Charities.

Philip based himself at Pinewood Film studios where he was approached by the legendary Hollywood Producer Elliott Kastner (73 features, incl: Where Eagles Dare) which led to a friendship lasting till Elliott's death in 2010. Elliott encouraged Philip along with his assistant Jim Deyarmin in his writing and directing. (Elliott had given William Goldman his first script gig)

Philip has worked with a whole range of wonderful actors and celebrities from Kevin McNally (Pirates of the Caribbean) Gareth David-Lloyd (Torchwood), Greg Rutherford, Devon Harris, John Regis, Lauryn Williams to Duke McKenzie and a wonderful team at MIND producing 6 films for them. Philip is of English and Irish ancestry.
- IMDb mini biography by: Peter Henshaw

Produced designs and posters for Elliott Kastner's last movie _Opa! (2005)_. Lost in Love (2005).

Carey Mulligan growing up, was a neighbor.

Developed a Musical stage play with Martin Lee (Brotherhood of Man). The Butterfly Ball. Also involved in a TV animation series The Butterfly Children.

Dave Legeno and Philip grew up in the same street. Dave ended up living next door to Philips parents for 15 years before his tragic death.

Philip wrote the feature screenplay 'Thin Rain' which John McTiernan was attached to direct. It would have been McT's first picture since 2003.