Kris Shuman is a screenwriter and radio host from Savannah, Georgia, deeply influenced by their grandmother, the family storyteller. Growing up surrounded by captivating tales sparked Kris's passion for writing gritty dramas that resonate with audiences.
As the creator and host of The Shuman Show (2024-present), Kris engages guests from various fields to explore the complexities of the human experience, fostering authentic discussions that connect listeners. Previously, on RPRD Podcast (2020-2023), they delved into themes of recovery and resilience, giving back to the community that helped them understand their own identity.
Kris is developing the television pilot What's Buried Beneath the Pines (2024), intertwining family secrets and the intricacies of Southern life. Outside of storytelling, Kris enjoys learning to golf, volunteering, and spending quality time with family.
With a background in communications and media studies, Kris is committed to crafting powerful narratives and continuously evolving as a storyteller in the entertainment industry.
What's Buried Beneath the Pines Budget: $5M - $10M | Family ⋄ Drama In the shadow of Georgia’s timber empire, a reluctant heir must outmaneuver criminal rivals and confront his family’s buried secrets as his father’s dark legacy threatens to destroy his family—and his soul.
The Nagori: The Burden of Survival Budget: $5M - $10M | Historical ⋄ Drama Two brothers uncover a hidden journal revealing the haunting memories of a Japanese American WWII veteran, and must protect its truths while forging their own bond through loyalty and sacrifice.
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Producer/Host Welcome to The Shuman Show, where we unravel life's complexities through compelling conversations with experts, celebrities, and everyday individuals. Our mission is to inspire, entertain, and inform by exploring the questions people really want answers to. Driven by honesty, courage, faith, hope, humor, and unity, we aim to create a space where everyone, regardless of their status in society, feels connected, entertained, and eager to come back for more engaging, insightful content. Join us on this exhilarating journey of enlightenment and empowerment!