Kirk Shaw

Kirk Shaw is one of North America's most prolific award-winning producers, with over 250 films and television credits spanning over 30 years. He has worked with all major studios and A-list talent, including Woody Harrelson, Charlize Theron, Ashton Kutcher, John Travolta, Nicolas Cage, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Kim Basinger, Ray Liotta, and Cuba Gooding Jr. Shaw is recognized for leadership in the entertainment industry and innovative approaches to financing and packaging film and television projects. In 2017, Shaw was inducted into the British Columbia Entertainment Hall of Fame for his lasting impact on Canada’s screen industry. He built Canada’s largest independent production company and developed creative ventures into globally competitive businesses. As a CEO, Shaw has expertise in scripted and non-scripted production, high-concept IP packaging, financing, and international co-productions. His work spans IP acquisition, development, and managing budgets from $1 million to over $200 million. He has formed partnerships across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, securing theatrical, streaming, and broadcast distribution. Shaw is Co-President of Ambitious Entertainment, a next-generation studio in Los Angeles and Vancouver focused on global content packaging. Founded in 2017, it has produced Guns of Redemption, Viper, and Dead Man’s Hand. By 2025, Shaw had grown Ambitious into a fully integrated IP-acquisition and packaging studio serving streamers, major studios, and international markets. The company focuses on profitable, high-concept storytelling and is positioned to be publicly traded on the NYSE.