GALLERY: Photos from Shane’s projects
We’ve added new photos to Beaconsfield, Radio Guest Spots and Appearances in the Gallery.

MEDIA: Coverage of Shane’s projects
“A True Story”
(New) Reviews of Beaconsfield – A True Story.

PUBLICATIONS: Articles penned by Shane
“A Car-Struck Kid Who Never Grew Up”
Shane’s latest piece for Drive.

The play is an unprecedented account of the US Federal Court trial which stripped gay and lesbian couples of the fundamental freedom to marry – all profits raised will support Australian Marriage Equality and their fight to end marriage discrimination in Australia.

Visit www.8theplay.com.au for more information and read more about the announcement in the Star Observer

Read more here at the Herald Sun

Click here to visit the ACMI site for more info and tickets (available soon)

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Today Shane was pleased to unveil NRMA’s concept at Sydney’s Circular Quay’s Customs House. A car unlike any other: crafted using as many extras as possible from various different car models to create a fully functioning concept car.

The car has been designed using different sections from five completely different car models, large and small. In addition to this, it showcases as many extras as possible to help highlight many of the different extras other insurers may not automatically cover, like metallic and pearl paints, rust proofing, DVD players, electric windows, leather seats, roof racks and even paint protection.

NRMA Insurance now wants you to help name the car for the chance to win $10,000 from 18th April. For more information visit www.facebook.com/nrmainsurance

Beaconsfield – A True Story
World Premiere, Channel 9, April 22nd 2012

On Anzac Day 2006 the Beaconsfield mine collapsed, trapping Todd Russell, Brant Webb and fellow miner Larry Knight one kilometre underground. When it was revealed that two of the men were alive, Australia prayed and the world waited in hope that the miners would make it out alive. But the rescue was far more complex than anyone ever imagined.

Beaconsfield recounts this riveting story of mental and physical fortitude and two very different men who were trapped together for 14 days under rubble in a cramped, pitch-black metal basket no bigger than a dog kennel.

It tells the story from the perspective of rescuers Matthew Gill and Pat Ball, who with their expert teams, were required to devise a failsafe plan for a rescue unlike anything attempted before.

Gill and Ball set about developing a meticulous strategy that would bring Russell and Webb to the surface. The telemovie also involves the miners’ wives and children who waited anxiously to find out if they would see their husbands and fathers again.

On May 9, 2006, at 5.58am, Australia celebrated as Todd Russell and Brant Webb emerged from the mine shaft. Tragically their colleague, Larry Knight, was laid to rest the same day. Shane Jacobson stars as Brant Webb, Lachy Hulme stars as Todd Russell, other cast include: Steve Knight, Cameron Daddo, Sacha Horler, Michala Banas.

Beaconsfield was produced for the Nine Network by Southern Star John Edwards (Paper Giants, Love My Way) and Jane Liscombe (Last Ride, Cracker Bag). It has been written by Judi McCrossin (The Secret Life of Us, The Surgeon) and is directed by Glendyn Ivin (Last Ride, Offspring).

For more information about Mirabel please go to www.mirabelfoundation.org.au

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