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A Touch of Magic

An elderly magician, in danger of losing his home to foreclosure and his wife to a debilitating stroke, gets a second chance at redemption with a last-minute act of bravery.

  • Shane LeCocq
    Director
    Baby, It’s Covid Outside (Music Video), Saturday Night Fever: The Musical (stage), Send in the Clown (Fringe Festival)
  • Shane LeCocq
    Writer
  • John F Daniel
    Writer
    Dark Places, The Campaign.
  • David DuBos
    Producer
    Delta Justice: The Islenos Trappers War
  • Lance E. Nichols
    Key Cast
    "Jack Fortier"
    The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Treme, August Wilson’s How I Learned What I Learned
  • Rhonda Johnson Dents
    Key Cast
    "Minnie Fortier "
    Queen Sugar, Renfeld, I’m a Virgo
  • Trina LaFargue
    Key Cast
    "Young Minnie"
    Secrets of Sulphur Springs, Claws, Mayfair Witches.
  • Kermit Burns
    Key Cast
    "Young Jack"
    Green Book, Claws, Queen Sugar, NCIS: New Orleans
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    23 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    March 14, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Shane LeCocq

Born in New Orleans, Shane David LeCocq is a versatile performer to emerge from the "Hollywood South" movement. He is an actor, director, writer, as well as an accomplished dancer and choreographer. He has a resume that spans over 30 years for over 100 projects on stage, screen, television, radio, as well as the competitive Ballroom/Latin dance floor.

Shane left New Orleans to attend NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, where for three years he had the privilege of studying at the Atlantic Theater Company under the tutelage of David Mamet, William H Macy, Felicity Huffman, Clark Gregg, Josh Pais, Karen Kohlhaas, Robert Bella, Bob Krakower, Camryn Manheim, and Susan Finch just to name a few. His fourth year was spent studying at NYU's film/television studio, Stonestreet Studios as well as studying piano through NYU's music department.

In the 6 years he lived in NYC, the Off-Broadway scene became his home.

Achieving his BFA in acting from NYU, Shane was immediately cast Off-Broadway in two Eric Bogosian revivals back to back. TALK RADIO and SCENES FROM THE NEW WORLD. Coincidentally, in both shows, Shane played the lead role that Mr. Bogosian had played himself in their original productions.

It was around this time that his endeavor into ballroom dance and the teaching of it started....beginning as a summer job in 1997, but eventually blooming into a full blown passion and career. With over 25 years of professional experience, he holds full credentials in all 5 styles of partner dancing.

Like his heroes Gene Kelly and Bob Fosse, he has dared to devote his performance and story-telling life to both the craft of acting, as well as to the art of dance.

He has been the Dance Choreographer/Captain for numerous projects over the years including UNDERGROUND RAILROAD, QUARRY, THINK LIKE A DOG and LISA FRANKENSTEIN directed by Zelda Williams. He is also the director and dance choreographer for the parody music video BABY, IT’S COVID OUTSIDE.

Shane is currently sending A TOUCH OF MAGIC, a short film that he wrote, directed, and executive produced, along for its film festival run for 2023 and 2024.

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Director Statement

A good story that the entire team honors, great casting, lenses and lighting.

The rest is creating an environment where creative play can happen.