Helen Shaver has left an enduring imprint on the world of entertainment, both as a director and actress. Her extensive television directing credits include episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Castle, The Unit, and The Outer Limits, among many others. Her work has been recognized with numerous awards, including multiple Emmy awards for her direction of the film Summer's End, which starred James Earl Jones and earned her a nomination for her direction.
Shaver's filmography also includes the Showtime feature Summer's End, which won several awards, including Outstanding Children's Special, Outstanding Performer in a Children's Special, and Helen Shaver was nominated for her direction. Her producing credits include Judging Amy for CBS, Due East for Showtime, and the independent feature We All Fall Down, for which she received a Best Supporting Actress award.
Helen Shaver's career has been shaped by her collaborations with renowned directors such as Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Robert Rodriguez, Sam Peckinpah, and Brian De Palma, from whom she has gained valuable knowledge and experience in the art of cinematic storytelling.
Helen Shaver first appeared on the big screen at the age of 22, starring in a series of award-winning Canadian films, including Who Has Seen the Wind and In Praise of Older Women. Her Hollywood debut came in 1977, co-starring in The Amityville Horror, directed by Stuart Rosenberg. She went on to work with notable directors such as Larry Gelbart, Martin Scorsese, John Schlesinger, Donna Deitch, Andrew Fleming, and Donald Sutherland in films like The Color of Money, The Believers, Desert Hearts, The Craft, and Bethune: The Making of a Hero.
Shaver is also the founder of MAWD, a production company that has three theatrical features in development, as well as a feature-length documentary. MAWD serves as an umbrella for young filmmakers whom Helen has mentored, providing them with a platform to grow and develop their craft.
