ABOUT SHAE
Shae Sterling is a media mogul who is mainly known for his work as a director and producer. Shae specializes in film, music videos and management. He has now worked professionally in the entertainment industry for over 29 years.
Shae has directed 6 feature length documentaries (no.1 selling) and has produced over 200 music videos, totalling over a billion views. Artists include Sheila E, Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, T-boz (TLC), Stan Walker (Australian Idol Winner), L.A.B, Shihad, Mitch James, Paige, Gareth Emery, Brooke Fraser, Teeks, Shapeshifter, and Katchafire. Shae has also been a finalist for many music awards and won many awards.
Shae wrote and directed his debut feature film “Alien Addiction” and it was released in New Zealand Cinemas. Starring Internet sensation Jimi Jackson and Thomas Sainsbury. It has been screened in over 12 international film festivals and won many awards such as “Best Picture” at the Florence Film awards.
ACCOLADES & AWARDS
Tipene - Tū (Feat. Hone Harawira)
WINNER Best Music Video 2025 Waitata Awards
Kaylee Bell - Boots N All
Best Music Video Finalist - Golden Guitar Awards 2024
Valkyrie - Lights Go Down 2023
WINNER Music Video - Waiata Awards
Maisey Rika - Tangaroa Whakamautai
WINNER Best Music Video - Waiata Awards. 6 Million Views, Best Music Video Mai Fm Awards 2013
Stan Walker, Ria Hall Troy Kingi, Maisey Rika - Aotearoa 2014
WINNER Best Music Video MAI FM ~ VNZMA FINALIST Best Music Video,
Stan Walker - New Take Over 2017
WINNER Best Music Video Waitata Awards, 1.5 Million Views
Disciple Pati - The Boy who cried Women 2020
WINNER Best Music Video - Pacific Music Awards
The Sagittarian ft Mikey Rockwell - Karma Killer
WINNER Best Music Video Kodak Knack Award, Finalist Juice TV Music Video Awards
L.A.B - Baby Will you Let Me
WINNER Best Music Video 2019 Waitata Awards
Valkyrie - Aztec Breath
Best Music Video Finalist - Waiata Awards
Vince Harder - Far from Here
PACIFIC MUSIC AWARDS FINALIST Best Music Video
Vince Harder - Shot me Down
PACIFIC MUSIC AWARDS FINALIST Best Music Video
Olivia Foa’i - Sunlight
PACIFIC MUSIC AWARDS FINALIST Best Music Video
Valkyrie - Lost Soul
Best Music Video Finalist - Waiata Awards
Rob Ruha - Kairiri (ft Tiki Tane)
Best Music Video Finalist - Waiata Awards
Teeks - If Only
Best Music Video Finalist - Waiata Awards
Ria Hall - Te Ahi Kai Po
Best Music Video Finalist - Waiata Awards
The Adults - Bloodlines ft Jess B & Estere
VNZMA FINALIST Best Music Video
Seth Haapu - New Wave
Best Music Video Finalist - Waiata Awards
Tomorrow People - Don't Worry Baby
Nominated Best Music Video Waiata Awards 2022
PACIFIC MUSIC AWARDS FINALIST Best Music Video
ALIEN ADDICTION (2018)
WINNER
🏆BEST PICTURE - Florence Film Awards (ITALY)
🏆BEST PICTURE - Gelos Film Festival 2020 (RUSSIA)
🏆BEST PERFORMANCE BY A LEADING MALE “Jimi Jackson” - Skiptown Playhouse Film Festival (USA)
🏆BEST COMEDY PERFORMANCE “Jimi Jackson as Riko” - Skiptown Playhouse Film Festival (USA)
🏆BEST FIRST TIME DIRECTOR “Shae Sterling” - Kosice Film Festival (SLOVAKIA)
🏆BEST ACTOR “Jimi Jackson” - Phenomena Film Festival (BRAZIL)
🏆BEST ENSEMBLE CAST IN A FEATURE - Skiptown Playhouse Film Festival (USA)
HONOURABLE MENTION
BEST FILM - Kosice Film Festival
BEST DIRECTOR “Shae Sterling” - Skiptown Playhouse Film Festival
BEST SOUND DESIGN - Skiptown Playhouse Film Festival
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR “Harry Summerfield as Rabbit” - Skiptown Playhouse Film Festival
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN - Skiptown Playhouse Film Festival
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS JoJo Waaka as Jacinta - Skiptown Playhouse Film Festival
BEST KISS - Skiptown Playhouse Film Festival
OFFICIAL SELECTION
“Official Selection & Opening Night” - Other Worlds Austin 2019
“Official Selection & Opening Night” - Boston Sci-Fi Film Festival 2020
“Official Selection” - Sci-Fi London 2019
“Official Selection” - Bastalavista 2020 (Germany)
“Official Selection” - Phoenix Film Festival 2020
“Official Selection” - American Golden Picture International Film Festival 2020
“Official Selection” - Skiptown Playhouse International Film Festival
“Official Selection” - VIIth Fantastic and Terror Festival in Tàrrega - GALACTICAT
“Official Selection” - Phenomena Film Festival