Bell Witch

Experience the haunting melodies of Bell Witch: The Movie.

Original Soundtrack

Shane Marr, Director

Shane Marr's career in the entertainment industry spans decades, with a strong foundation in both film production and education. He trained at the prestigious Full Sail University, in association with Steven Spielberg, before opening his own office in the Universal Studios Film Complex. There, he produced and directed numerous award-winning films and documentaries, and taught film classes at Full Sail University.

Shane continued to build his production company and portfolio in Santa Monica, CA, before returning to his roots in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. As an early adopter of High Definition, Shane challenged the industry norm of 35mm Panavision filmmaking with his decision to shoot Bell Witch: The Movie in high definition, a groundbreaking move at the time.

Shane’s involvement in Bell Witch: The Movie goes beyond directing. He co-wrote, produced, and edited the first draft. He also produced the 19 songs for the soundtrack in just five days, directed the concert at the Ryman Auditorium, and produced the premiere event.

During the Bell Witch production, Betsy Palmer was living in New York. Shane flew her to Los Angeles to record voiceovers for the film. While there, the two often shared coffee together, and fans would regularly interrupt, asking her the same questions about Friday the 13th. These conversations sparked the idea of capturing Betsy’s stories in a more lasting way.

Betsy returned to New York after the L.A. sessions, then flew to Tennessee for the Bell Witch concert and premiere at the Ryman Auditorium, where she made a guest appearance. Afterward, she returned to New York while Shane went back to Cinemarr in Tennessee. It was then that Shane decided to bring Betsy back for three days of filming.

The first show, shot with five cameras, a crew, and a host, was shelved because it didn’t have the candid, coffee-table feel Shane was looking for. The next day, he filmed Betsy Palmer: A Scream Queen Legend with just Betsy and a single camera — no music, minimal edits, and almost no camera movement — so viewers could feel as if they were sitting with her in conversation. Betsy later said it was the project she was most proud of, as it truly captured her life story.

Between the Ryman performance and these two shows, Betsy Palmer’s final appearances were preserved on film before she passed away not long after. The Ryman concert and the five-camera interview remain unreleased, but Shane plans to release them in the future.

Since 1999, Shane has served as the CEO of Cinemarr Studios, a post-production facility that was ahead of its time. Shane's work has earned numerous accolades, including 9 FMPTA Crystal Reel Awards, 13 TELLY Awards, 2 AXIEM Awards, and a Videographer Award of Distinction. He is also a two-time winner at the Houston Worldfest for Best Director. His work has been recognized internationally, with three of his productions showcased at the Macao China International Digital Cinema Film Festival and Entertainment Technology Expo. Shane also won the prestigious Charleston International Film Festival for his achievements in filmmaking.

In the latest evolution of his career, Shane has embraced the cutting-edge potential of AI, transitioning from traditional filmmaking to pioneering new forms of cinematic storytelling. Cinemarr Studios has been rebranded as Cinemarr AI, reflecting Shane's commitment to pushing the boundaries of creativity and technology in the entertainment world.