Michael Shanks
Michael Shanks is an emerging Australian filmmaker and YouTube star known for his debut horror film 'Together,' which opened the Sydney Film Festival. After years of writing and honing his craft, Shanks gained recognition when his previous script was included on the Black List, leading to a meeting with actor Dave Franco, who co-produced 'Together' alongside Alison Brie. Shanks' unique journey from YouTube creator to feature filmmaker highlights a new wave of talent in the Australian horror genre.
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UK energy minister Michael Shanks stated he would encourage investment in the UK.
Chinese firm planning £1.5bn turbine plant in Scotland
United Kingdom· 2025-10-11
Michael Shanks is the Australian director of the film 'Together'.
В Китае австралийский фильм выпустили в прокат измененным с помощью искусственного интеллекта. Гей-пару превратили в гетеросексуальную
Belarus· 2025-09-25
Michael Shanks wrote and directed the film 'Together', which was altered for its release in China.
Australian film altered in China to make gay couple straightUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-25
Michael Shanks is a New Zealand director whose film has recently been released in theaters.
Ko vam partner dobesedno zleze pod kožo
Slovenia· 2025-09-05Michael Shanks has chosen to approach the theme of couplehood through the lens of horror in his first feature film.
Dans « Together », un couple fusionnel passé à la moulinette du « body horror »
France· 2025-08-13Michael Shanks is the director of the film Together, which is being promoted by Alison Brie and Dave Franco.
La singular historia de amor de Alison Brie y Dave Franco, quienes protagonizan el filme de horror ‘Together’ | Gente | Entretenimiento
Ecuador· 2025-08-06The film by Michael Shanks takes these formulas, often used rather clichéd, very seriously.
"Together - Unzertrennlich" im Kino: Der Horror der Zweisamkeit - Kultur
Germany· 2025-08-03
Michael Shanks is the writer-director of the film Together.
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Australia· 2025-07-31
Michael Shanks is the writer-director of the feature debut Together.
Alison Brie and Dave Franco go full Eyes Wide Shut in the hilarious and disgusting new thriller Together
Canada· 2025-07-29
Michael Shanks is the writer and director of the film Together.
Dave Franco and Alison Brie’s lawyer slams lawsuitAustralia· 2025-06-13
Michael Shanks’ Australian horror film Together has generated keen interest due to its success at the Sundance Film Festival.
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Michael Shanks is the director of the horror film Together.
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Michael Shanks directs the film 'Together: Juntos hasta la muerte'.
“Together: Juntos hasta la muerte”: tráiler oficial y fecha de estreno en Perú | SALTAR-INTRO
Peru· 2025-05-07Michael Shanks is a YouTube star making his horror film debut with Together at the Sydney Film Festival.
YouTube star Michael Shanks’ ‘scream-worthy’ horror debut Together to open Sydney Film FestivalAustralia· 2025-04-22