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Shane Acker has written, directed, and produced many short films, including the Oscar-nominated "9," which won Best in Show at the SIGGRAPH and the Annacy International Animated Film Festival in 2009. Acker directed the full-length theatrical version of "9," produced by Tim Burton. His 3D animation and pre-visualization work can be seen in such films as "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King," "Oz The Great and Powerful," and "Total Recall." His multidisciplinary arts background includes a Master's in Architecture and a Master of Fine Arts in Animation degree from UCLA. He teaches at LMU, and has also taught at USC and the Gnomon School for Visual Effects.