Monique Shaw

Monique Shaw was born in Harlem, New York and raised in Brooklyn until the age of ten years old. Her family then moved to the South. Columbia, South Carolina. The oldest of five children, she found solace watching television. Her passion for the art of Directing emerged while watching Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark. Her young mind was intrigued by the camera angles, production design, and the actor's performance. She was determined to learn everything there is to know...See more

Monique Shaw was born in Harlem, New York and raised in Brooklyn until the age of ten years old. Her family then moved to the South. Columbia, South Carolina. The oldest of five children, she found solace watching television. Her passion for the art of Directing emerged while watching Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark. Her young mind was intrigued by the camera angles, production design, and the actor's performance. She was determined to learn everything there is to know about the art of Filmmaking.Monique attended the University of South Carolina where she made the Dean's List and received a Bachelor's degree in Media Arts. After graduation she was hired as a Marketing Consultant with Verizon Wireless in Alpharetta, GA. Corporate media opened her eyes to the various creative outlets of Storytelling, but was not enough to satisfy her appetite for creativity. She began collaborating with other creatives in the role of Assistant Director. These projects include a lecture series developed into a documentary. In addition to, a powerful PSA which gave insight into commercial exploitation of children and organizations committed to rescuing girls from this path.Monique soon realized the possibilities of Producing beyond corporate videos and stepped out on faith. Quitting a stable, well-paid Marketing gig to begin a career in Film as a production assistant. Out of work consistently for two years, it was a now or never!In 2015, Monique connected with an industry professional from Los Angeles who took a chance on her. Landing her first opportunity to work on a feature film, The Hunger Games- Mocking Jay Part 2, Monique knew it was her true calling to be on set! She went on to build a foundation working on projects with Netflix, HBO, Lionsgate, 20th Century Fox, and Paramount Pictures. Monique is a mother of two beautiful daughters, a Military wife, Author, and businesswoman. Co-Founder of First Team Productions LLLP and owner of I.M. Media Productions, LLC where she creates content for small businesses. Monique's future endeavors will create a space for young filmmakers and set them on the path to making their dreams a reality. See less