Andrew Shapter, Writer / Director

Andrew Shapter is an award-winning photographer, well known in the US and internationally. His assignments with the music world in the past 15 years have included everything from major labels to Mtv. After years of working in music, Shapter began to understand the increasing struggle musicians faced while maintaining their careers. Shapter has turned his lens on the industry itself in this groundbreaking examination of the current state, as well as the future, of the music industry. Before the Music Dies promises to be only the first of many films for this director.

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Joel Rasmussen, Writer / Producer / Editor

Joel Rasmussen’s involvement with music, film, and television began in the early 90’s with an education in Music Technology at the University of Montana. Rasmussen went on to work for several cutting edge music and film technology firms. After learning to use the tools he helped sell, Rasmussen began a freelance career in motion graphics and post-production, including corporate video work, television commercials, and work for the Discovery Channel.