Almaden Films founder, Shawn Flanagan has been producing feature films and shorts for over twenty five years. After a one day stint volunteering as an extra on the Academy Award winning film, THE RIGHT STUFF  (1983),  Flanagan began studying film and acting at De Anza College in Cupertino, CA.  It wasn't until ten years later Flanagan landed an opportunity working with Sean and Patrick G. Donahue of Bottom Line Studios, where he co-wrote, managed production, and co starred in four feature films. In 1997 Flanagan formed Almaden Films where still today he continues writing, directing and editing motion pictures.