LaShawn Pagán

Screenwriter, Director, Editor, Photographer (Still), Filmmaker and Assistant Director

Charleston, West Virginia

Member Since:
April 2014

Last online:
> 2 weeks ago

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About LaShawn

I'm a former journalist and manuscript editor who transitioned into screenwriting, directing consultant, film editor and story developer while making my own (short) films. I have worked with several small productions led by New York indie filmmakers who've earned Emmy's and have been screened at the Cannes Film Festival (e.g. Baba Soul, Ent? and Sandstorm Productions respectively) as a Production Assistant.

Moreover, I've successfully completed two short documentaries, and one feature length documentary with no financing whatsoever. My first short documentary, Forever Boogies, making it to the 2015 Official Selection of the Rincón International Film Festival, the second short documentary, Puerto Rico Surf and Skate Club, was commissioned by local non-profit of the same name. Impressed by the professional way I conduct myself, along with the high standards I have for my work, they've asked me to be a part of their PR team by making more short films and helping build their YouTube channel and audience.

With my first feature length finally completed, after three long years of working on it, Forced into Silence is making the festival rounds. Additionally I've completed the screenplay for a 25-minute short film, which will also be submitted to competitions, as well as began the pre-production process on another feature length documentary that will be environmentally focused. Furthermore, my personal blog, , has been nominated for a Liebster Award, by fellow bloggers as "blog to read" further building my audience and following as a filmmaker.

Unique traits: Extreme visual thinker, whenever I work in teams am usually made the head writer/team leader/director right away (and that's okay). I'm often called "The Machine" because of my incredible work ethic. Creative and strategic thinking. Can't shut my creative brain off.

Gender:
Female

Height:
5' 1"

Body type:
Average

Hair:
Medium

Hair color:
Black

Eyes:
Brown

Ethnicity:
Latin/Hispanic

Certifications

Photos

My 'modeling' debut as part of the #EveryBodyInAds body positive campaign for Trinkets Jewellry (Irish costume jewelry company) - so great to be a part of this campaign http://www.trinketsjewellery.com/jewelryblog/La-Shawn-Pagan-EveryBodyInAds/

Videos

Puerto Rico Surf & Skate Club (Spanish w.English sub)

El Viaje del Amor (The Journey of Love) Spanish Language - no sub

Loglines

Forced into Silence Documentary ⋄ Independent A look at how domestic violence and sexual assault affects men as victims/survivors
Making Champions Independent ⋄ Other ⋄ Sports what does it take to be a world-class body boarder?
Forever Boogies Documentary ⋄ Independent ⋄ Sports ⋄ Family A look at how local surfers are coming together to help conserve the environment, therefore helping the community.
The past is dead (El Pasado esta Muerto) Drama ⋄ Independent a short film on how childhood trauma can affect us later on in life

Credits

Forced into Silence (Official Preview) (2016)
Documentary by Two Crazy Pitties (Documentary) writer/director/producer Preview to the upcoming documentary that explores what it is to be a man who has been a victim of domestic violence, rape and sexual abuse.
Capu Body Fit - Making Champions (2015)
Internet by Two Crazy Pitties Director/Producer How do world class body boarders train to be in optimum shape? This seven minute clip lets you in on the goods
Opening the Door on Abuse of Men (2014)
Internet by The Good Men Project writer/director/producer The intro video to Forced into Silence the documentary that focuses on the sexual assault and domestic abuse of men.
el pasado está muerto (2014)
Film (short) by Two Crazy Pitties (Drama) Writer,Director, Producer Bosco is so in love with Marlena he can't help himself but brag about her to his friends. That is, until Marlena's dark past comes crashing the party.
Forever Boogies (2014)
Documentary by Two Crazy Pitties (Documentary) Writer,Director, Producer interviews with local surfers and body boarders about their activism to conserve beaches and what they're doing to educate the public in conservation, surfing and bodyboarding
The Visit (2012)
Film (short) by Sandstorm Productions (Drama) Photographer (still) How does a man choose between light and dark?
I....Am (Keep Your Head Up) (2012)
Film (short) by Baba Soun, Ent? (Drama) Production Associate omage to the Treyvon Martin events that changed the world