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General
Filmography 2006 - "House of Dreams" Full Feature - Complete
2008 - "The Messenger" Full Feature - Post-Production
2009 - "The Producer, The Dancer, and The Politician" Full Feature - Pre-Production
Television
1997 - WB – 39 Warner Bros. "National promo"
1999- ABC – 13 (KTRK’s Debra Duncan Show)
1999 - NBC – 2 "60's tribute"
2001 - ABC – 13 Dance Specials (sub. for Emmy)
2001 - CBS – 11 (KHOU special interest)
2002 - T47 Telemundo – "Buenos Dias Houston"
2002 - ABC – Good Morning America (Diane Sawyer)
2003 - CNN – 24 (special interest)
2008 - KHOU-11 (Oprah Winfery Show)
Live Shows
1990 - U.S. Government – return from "Op. Desert Storm"
1991 - Houston Live Stock and Rodeo
1997 - NASA – Celebration kick off for John Glenn
2002 - Cirque du Soleil – (Drallion Tour event )
National Tours
1994 - "Dance through Decades" (IHBC) Los Angeles
2000 - "Latin tribute" (IBS) Chicago / Dallas
2002 - "Moulin Rouge" (IBS) Chicago / Atlanta
2003 - "Golden Eye" (IBS) Vegas / Orlando
2005 - "ELC" Tour - California/Mexico/Texas
Master Classes Instructor
1990 - "South America / Mexico Hip - Hop tour"
1997 - University of Texas & University of A&M - College Station
2001 - Towson University – 3x national champions - Michigan
2007 - Baylor University - Waco, Texas
2008 - Kilgore Rangerettes - Longview, Texas
2007 - Victoria High - International Champions
Master Class Producer
2002 - Disney's "Lion King" Broadway cast "workshop"
2005 - Wade Robson -MTV star & chor. for Britney Spears
2006 - Brian Friedman, Dave Scott, Gil Duldulao
& Darrin Henson
Stadium Performances
1994 - NBA Rockets – World Championship Half-time
1995 - NHL / AHL Houston Aeros – Half-time
1999 - International Olympic Committee (IOC)
2002 - NFL Texan's – Half-time show
2003 - Super bowl XXXVIII – official 2004 Kickoff
Outreach
1999 - United Way (99 - 03 /16x)B
2002 - Girl Scouts of America "National Convention"
2002 -Second Baptist Church
2006 - Second Baptist Church
2008 - Second Baptist Church - Fall RIOT
Awards
2006 - Gold Remi Best Director - Worldfest
2007 - Platinum Remi Best Director - Worldfest
Off Broadway Shows
2002 - ELC 1 Land of Zo - Hobby Center
2003 - ELC 2 Four Wizards - Hobby Center
2004 - ELC 3 Tragedy - Hobby Center
2005 - ELC 4 Scrooge - Hobby Center
2006 - ELC 5 AMC - Wortham Center
2007 - ELC 6 Five Elements - Hobby Center
2008 - ELC 7 Grinch - Wortham Center
2008 - CRUNCH 1 Construction - Hobby Center
2008 - CRUNCH 2 RIP - Longview, Texas
2008 - Monsterz Show - Sponsored by Target - Talento Bilingue De Houston
Corporate Shows
2000 - Anadarko Petroleum
2003 - Williams Communication
2004 - Sterling Bank
2004 - United Way
2006 - Apple Corporation
2007 - ConocoPhillips
2007 - WAMU
2007 - Cartier
*Shawn Welling is the Producer, Creative Director, and Principle of the above shows.
My Favorite Check
Shawn Welling is the Director of both The House of Dreams and The Messenger.
A Shawn Welling Film
The Messenger, which is described as a docu-drama film, uses a documentary format to present the "End of the road." This concept is the basis that, according to the film there exist, "an intelligible spear whose center is everywhere." The film features short real life experiences and interviews of a myriad of individuals containing "personal transformation experience" with "spiritual messengers" of some dramatic nature in there life.
In Production for release Feb. 2009, Real Time Pictures, Director: Shawn Welling, Producer: Roger Scott Budge, Associate Producer: John Sotolongo
Music
A Shawn Welling Film
Docu-Drama
Director: Shawn Welling
Producer: R. Scott Budge
A multicultural dance studio, Planet Funk Academy, located in an upper-class Houston neighborhood, must fight a campaign to shut it down at City Hall. In the heart of the film, the fireworks are set off by real life confrontation between Dancers and City Council personnel in dramatic courtroom like settings.
Amazing dance scenes, from hip-hop to ballroom are integrated throughout the film, as heartfelt stories from the dancers themselves vividly portray their struggles to prevail against overwhelming odds of cultural differences, powerful enemies and the city legal system itself.
Crossing The Lines
Movies
Planet Funk Academy
Television
Books
The Little Pink Dude
Heroes
Official SHAWN WELLING ms- founder of planet funk's Details
Status:
Single
Orientation:
Straight
Hometown:
Houston Texas
Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
Smoke / Drink:
No / Yes
Children:
Someday
Education:
College graduate
Occupation:
Director of Film and Entertainment Companies
Official SHAWN WELLING ms- founder of planet funk's Networking
Shawn Welling is the chief director of Planet Funk™ which he founded 15 years ago. Shawn started his career by performing & choreographing for the NBA World Championship games for the Houston Rockets in 1994 and continued with NFL & NHL half-time shows, concert openings, stage productions, music videos, over 60 television appearances plus conducting dance master classes throughout the United States.
Performance highlights include, Cirque du Soleil (Dralion) in which Shawn and his company were hired by Cirque to perform their Elements of earth show, and Good Morning America, which Diane Sawyer heralded Planet Funk as legendary. Shawn has co-hosted 2 ABC dance specials (one submitted for an Emmy) with Debra Duncan, as an NBC TV special with radio and TV personality Sam Malone. In 2000 Welling built Planet Funk Academy, which recently aired on the Bravo network in a 5 week series that was also highlighted on The Oprah Winfrey Show to a 5 million viewing audience. Shawn has recently produced a variety of successful master classes for the Disney Lion King dancers, the cast for the Broadway hit Oliver, and the well-known MTV star, Wade Robson, Brian Freidman and Dave Scott. Shawn has choreographed and performed in the Downtown Theater District for over a decade: 7 Hobby Center shows, 5 at Jones Hall and 5 at the Wortham Theater. Roger Clemens is just one of the celebrities who has hired Shawn and his team .
Recently, Shawn and 2 of his dancers visited with President George Bush senior in his office in regards to the acclaimed 2 hour rendition of Planet Funk's latest show Electric Light Circus which aided in the Tsunami Relief. H.P., Apple Computer, NASA, United Way, Second Baptist Church, Girl Scouts of America, and ConocoPhillips resemble the wide variety of clients that have hired Shawn, his company, and dedicated directors. Shawn Wellings latest endeavor is film production. Shawn recently directed his latest film "House of Dreams" which won a gold award at the WorldFest International Film Festival and highest honors, the platinium, as director for best docu-drama full feature film. "House of Dreams will be making a appearances Tribecca, Telluride and Sundance Film Festivals. Currently he is finishing his second film "the Messenger" for releace at WorldFest in April at the AMC theatre.
Planet Funk Demo Reel
Planet Funk on the News
Dance Combo
Who I'd like to meet:
Planet Funk's A Christmas Carol
The Grinch Who Stole Hip Hop
Planet Funk Academy
Fall 2008-Winter 2009
Performance and Event Calendar
September 2008
Sept. 6th, Sat: CRUNCH Part I(Performance): Hobby Center, Houston,TX
Sept. 7th, Sun: Sheryl Murakami (Master Class): Planet Funk, Houston, TX
Sept. 7th, Sun: AUDITIONS: Planet Funk, Houston, TX
Sept. 21st, Sun: Shawn Welling (Master Class): Little Rock, AR
October 2008
Oct.1st, Wed: “Fall Riot”, Second Baptist Church: Houston,TX
Oct. 4th, Sat: “Teens for Teens”, George Ranch: Houston,TX
Oct 18th, Sat: Visible Changes: New York City, NY
Oct. 18th, Sat: Shawn Welling Master Class: San Antonio, TX
Oct 19th-22nd, Sun - Tue: CRUNCH Part II (Tour): Longview, TX
Oct. 24th, Sat: Golf Tournament: The Woodlands, TX
Oct. 25th, Sat: CRUNCH Part III,Children’s Museum: Houston, TX
November 2008
Nov.1st, Sat: CRUNCH Part IV: Dancscape (Perf.): Hobby Center, Houston,TX
Nov 9th, Sat: Visible Changes: Warehouse Live, Houston
Nov.8th, Sat: Shawn Welling (Performance): Private Event, Houston, TX
Nov 13, Thurs: Latin Grammys: Film Shoot, Houston, TX
Nov.15th, Sat: Planet Funk (Performance): Private Event at PFA
Nov. 22nd, Sat: Monsterz (Sr. Slam Performance): Talento Bilingue de Houston
December 2008
Dec. 6th, Sat: CRUNCH Part IV (Performance): Hobby Center, Houston,TX: Illuminations Project
Dec. 8th, Mon: Mayor of Houston Tree Lighting: City Hall, Houston, TX
Dec. 21st, Sun: Stavis on The Strip (4 Shows): Private Event, Houston, TX
January 2009
Dance/Cheer Competition (Date to be Announced)
February 2009
Dance Houston
March 2009
March 14th, Sat: Childrens Museum of Houston CMH, Houston, TX
April 2009
April 16th-25th, Sat: Worldfest: Houston, TX
Premier of "The Messenger."
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Well, dear friend...couldn't get to the theater tonight, unfortunately. I SURE wanted to see the new version of the film! I hope you had a good turnout..and please let us all know where the film will show next, ok!! God bless...
SHAWN!!!! What is up?? Are you on a safari or other adventure?? I hope so! Adventures are fun! hehe.. I just watched the dance combo..and "baby...u so fly!" ;0) But seriously...I loved it..keep doin' what ya do! And, I hope you are havin' a great and memorable summer with your loved ones!! PS> I sure miss my sweet escape! PF rockssssssss!!! xoxox
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okay.. well! there is sooo much we have to talk about!
1. I lost my phone! and everyones number 2. I am living in Michigan for the summer and will be back at the beg of august 3. I miss you:)
okay so please call me asap or text me with your number so we can chat. We have to catch up on so much. I am sooo sad that I have to miss the movie again:(
Hey there..just giving you some props...the images you chose to showcase your choreography and footage from your latest performances are outstanding! ~Can't wait to see what story is next for you to convey through the wondeful world of dance!:0)
Hey YOU!! How goes it? How is the film doin'...is it gettin' lots of road time? I hope so!! I want ya to update your calendar so us fans know what's next for Shawn and PF, ok, darlin'! Wishing you all the best, and a wonderful summer, if we don't get to come see you for a while! God bless...
Hey stranger!! Just droppin' in to say hello and to give my continued congrats..saw new pics u posted!! What a neat experience, huh! Enjoy the ride, friend!! You all have worked sooo hard! :)
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The Edge Location: The Wortham Center - Cullen Theater Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2009 Time: Doors open at 6:00 pm. Show starts at 7:00 p.m. One Night Only!! Tickets: $15.00 - $31.50 Students Get $5 Off! Box Office: 713/526-1049 or www.dancehouston.org
Featuring: Alegria Dance and Performing Arts Company, Sabor Mexico Theatrical Dance Company, Houston Salsa Dancers, Compania Folklorica Alegria Mexicana, Sandra Organ Dance Company, Barbara King's Dance Company, Luna Tango Productions, Strictly Street Salsa, MECA, and Brazilian Arts Foundation. Hope you can make it out!!
(P.S. Dance Houston is funded in part by a grant from the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance. We really appreciate their support and wanted you to know!)
Wow! Don't you have some REALLY COOL friends..including myself! (Hehe!) Just passing by to congrats you again on the premier of the Messenger, and, of course on another Remi award!! But mostly, congrats on stayin' your kind, humble self through all the hub-bub of it all! Stay cool! ;0)
The Edge Location: The Wortham Center - Cullen Theater Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2009 Time: Doors open at 6:00 pm. Show starts at 7:00 p.m. One Night Only!! Tickets: $15.00 - $31.50 Students Get $5 Off! Box Office: 713/526-1049 or www.dancehouston.org
Featuring: Alegria Dance and Performing Arts Company, Sabor Mexico Theatrical Dance Company, Houston Salsa Dancers, Compania Folklorica Alegria Mexicana, Sandra Organ Dance Company, Barbara King's Dance Company, Luna Tango Productions, Strictly Street Salsa, MECA, and Brazilian Arts Foundation. Hope you can make it out!!
(P.S. Dance Houston is funded in part by a grant from the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance. We really appreciate their support and wanted you to know!)
hey! how have you been shawn? heard wonderful things about the movie, wish i could have been there!!! how has the studio been?? I really miss it & everyone! hopefully i can come take soon
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