Jon Shenk

Jon Shenk

Keynote Speaker: Co-Founder, Producer, and Director, Actual Films

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Jon Shenk Biography

Jon Shenk is a founder, director, and producer at Actual Films. A member of the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts, and Sciences, he has produced and photographed dozens of documentaries for PBS, the BBC, A&E, Bravo, CBS, NBC, and National Geographic. His features include The Island President and Lost Boys of Sudan. As a first-time filmmaker, he chronicled George Lucas and the making of Star Wars: Episode 1 — The Phantom Menace in the documentary The Beginning. Previously, Shenk was a documentary producer and director at Lucasfilm and JAK Films. His films have won an Emmy Award and the Independent Spirit Award and Best Documentary at Toronto International Film Festival.

Jon Shenk has directed and photographed many award-winning films. Most recently, Jon co-directed and photographed AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: TRUTH TO POWER which was selected to be the opening night film of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival and will be released by Paramount in summer 2017. In 2016 Jon co-directed and photographed AUDRIE & DAISY, which premiered in competition at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival and was picked up as a Netflix Original film. In 2011 Jon directed THE ISLAND PRESIDENT, winner of the 2011 TIFF’s People’s Choice Award and IDA’s Pare Lorentz Award. Jon was awarded the 2004 Independent Spirit Award for directing LOST BOYS OF SUDAN. Shenk was the DP for the 2008 Academy Award-winning SMILE PINKI, and he won an Emmy for BLAME SOMEBODY ELSE, 2007.

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Jon Shenk is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Television & Film. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Jon Shenk generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Luchina Fisher, Craig Mazin and Matthew O'Neill. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jon Shenk for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.
  • How do I book Jon Shenk to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jon Shenk for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jon Shenk, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jon Shenk or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Jon Shenk for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Jon Shenk, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jon Shenk, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Jon Shenk speak about?

    Jon Shenk is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film.
  • Where does Jon Shenk travel from?

    Jon Shenk generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Jon Shenk?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jon Shenk for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jon Shenk for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jon Shenk or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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