Isaih Shaw

Isaih Shaw is a Michigan-based director/producer whose film, television and video career spans nearly 18 years. An accomplished multi-faceted professional, Shaw recently launched Pacific West Motion Pictures, an independent film production company. Shaw was deeply immersed in the industry even as he was earning a certificate in Cinema and Television Production from Los Angeles City College (1999 to 2002) and later a degree in Motion Pictures and Television from TV and Film Production, Academy of Art University, School of Motion Pictures and Television. From 2000 to 2006, Shaw was Producer Assistant Director, directing studio personnel, equipment and schedules. During this time, he served as Associate Producer for the live talk show, "Video Platform Los Angeles, CA" on MediaOneTV. He excelled at producing segments, and researching guests and topics, editing promos and sound, and coordinating graphics. By 2006, Shaw was ready to branch out as a Freelance Producer. He built on his growing body of experience by producing and directing Yoga TV Show, which involved managing the lighting and stage design as well as booking guests. Shaw's breadth of experience has now led him to launch Pacific West Motion Pictures, as the next natural step in his professional career, and a fulfillment of his desire to use film and TV to promote social and workplace equality. The company aims to finance projects using crowd funding and crowd sourcing. It also welcomes private investments, as well as equity investment with business associates for stability and sustainability. Pacific West Motion Pictures' premiere feature film is Histotech, a dark comedy-drama about gender discrimination in the workplace, with Shaw serving as director and producer.