Shayne Leighton's inaugural year after high school was marked by a plethora of creative endeavors. She not only penned the script, co-directed, and starred in the feature film "The Incubus", a paranormal romance, but also ensured its widespread distribution, allowing it to be screened in over fifteen theaters across South Florida, including prominent chains like Regal, AMC, and Cinemark. This cinematic masterpiece has garnered a devoted fan base of over 100,000 enthusiastic girls online and has captured the attention of esteemed journalists from the Miami Herald, CBS News, and NPR Radio.
Leighton's impressive acting resume also includes a starring role alongside the renowned Scream Queen, Tara Cardinal, in the forthcoming film "Legend of the Red Reaper", which is set to make its world debut at the 2012 AFM in Los Angeles.
At the tender age of 21, Leighton is now eager to release her debut young adult novel series, "Of Light and Darkness", set in contemporary Prague, while also developing the film adaptation of the novel series, featuring the talented Michael Welch from the "Twilight Saga" and Cassie Scerbo from ABC Family's "Make It Or Break It" and "Teen Spirit". The novel series is proudly represented by the internationally renowned literary manager, Joel Gotler of IPG.
In addition to her literary pursuits, Leighton's musical talents have also been showcased on ReverbNation.com, with a full-length album in the works. Currently, she holds the impressive rank of #35 on the pop charts in Miami, FL.
Shayne Leighton's impressive achievements have not gone unnoticed, as she has been named #26 in Boca Magazine's "Top 100 'It' People" for 2011, joining a prestigious list of up-and-coming celebrities. She has also secured representation from Arcadium Entertainment, a testament to her growing status in the entertainment industry.
