Shaz Lancaster

Shaz started his professional life as a musician playing for acts including East 17, Eternal, Touch and Go to name just a few as well as writing and recording his own material. After years of family and friends telling him he should act as he showed a strong aptitude for it, he took the plunge and auditioned for an independent movie. To his surprise he got the role! Since that moment he's gained featured roles in no less than five movies already and continues to audition. He's a man on a serious mission to make a mark in his new profession. He's already written, directed and edited his first short film, utilizing experience he has been gaining along the way. He's also been a presenter for various online music shows which has proved invaluable to him as he gains confidence in front of the camera. The roles so far, have been varied. The title role in the award winning BBC Short Film Rory Romantic (2017)("Best Sci-Fi Short Film" at the New York City International Film Festival) which gained him a "Best Actor" nomination, A father showing concern for his son in the short movie April Fool, which was completed in 2012. A victim of a demon in the horror/thriller film Ancient Demon Succubi (2014) which saw him achieving a few firsts. His first nude role and first death scene on camera! A henchman in film drama The Forbidden Note (2016) which is available on Amazon Prime. A Rasta regular of the Black Cross pub in the film version of the Martin Amis book, London Fields (2018) which has an all star cast. An angry resident in new Thriller Containment (2015). A film in which he also had a chance to do some stunt fighting. A roadie/musician in the comedy/drama film Miss You Already (2015)