Shane Gire
It all begins with an idea.
I’m a military kid who spent most of my childhood overseas, giving me a lifelong love for new places and cultures. My family is from Tampa, Florida, but I grew up in Okinawa, Japan, where I lived for six years before moving to Rhode Island, then Naples, Italy for three years, and finally California for high school.
Sports were a huge part of my life growing up—I played football, soccer, baseball, basketball, and lacrosse year-round. In high school, my focus shifted from athletics to the arts when I began performing in theater. At Mission Vista High School, a magnet school for the arts, I starred in numerous plays and musicals, sparking my passion for storytelling and performance.
After graduating, I moved from San Diego to Los Angeles to study film at Cal State Northridge, known for its strong film program. My freshman year was spent working on multiple large-scale feature films as a production assistant. While I gained valuable industry insight, I realized my path lay elsewhere and transferred to Florida State University to join the Digital Media Production program.
At FSU, I began interning with Sports Cinema, documenting the soccer and softball teams, and over the next three years I built extensive experience filming and editing for Florida State Athletics. I’ve since transitioned to working with the Florida State football team, combining my love for sports and visual storytelling.
Along the way, I got a dog, a lizard, earned my California real estate license, and proposed to my girlfriend, Danielle. My journey has been shaped by travel, sports, and creativity—and I bring that perspective to every project I take on.
