Shane Salerno

Screenwriter and producer of 'Sava...'

Shane Salerno - Screenwriter and producer of 'Sava...'
Born

November 27th, 1972
52 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Contributed to the film industry as a screenwriter and producer. Worked on various projects, with a notable emphasis on writing and producing. Involved in screenwriting for the film adaptation of 'Savages' based on the novel by Don Winslow. Co-created the documentary series 'The Lost Tapes', focusing on untold stories in music history. Active in the industry since the early 2000s, Salerno has developed a reputation for working on high-profile projects.

Wrote and produced 'Savages'

Co-created 'The Lost Tapes'

Worked on 'The Third Wave' documentary

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