School
The University of Texas
Expertise
Streaming Services, Televisions, Mobile Phones
- Mike Shutt has a long-standing obsession with film and all the devices that allow us to create and view them, leading him to begin studying film at the age of 13 under the mentorship of seasoned film and television director Kat Candler.
- He has an extensive Blu-ray and DVD collection of over 2,000 titles and counting, which he is both proud of and extremely embarrassed by.
- Mike has an array of devices at his disposal, ranging from a brand-new 4K TV to an old Orion VCR.
Experience
Mike began writing about film online in 2014 for the sadly defunct site RopeOfSilicon while he was attending The University of Texas in Austin. Since then, his writing can be seen on SlashGear's sister site Slashfilm, Collider, GotchaMovies.com, and his own site ReelProjection.com. His writing has run the gamut across these sites, including film news, reviews, and film festival coverage from Sundance, South by Southwest, and Fantastic Fest. Aside from writing, he also co-hosted the film podcast No Excuses with Austin Chronicle contributor Jenny Nulf. Along with film, Mike has a deep love and great knowledge of musicals and theme parks.
Education
Mike has a bachelor's degree in radio-television-film from The University of Texas, frequently considered one of the best film schools in the country.
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