Scott Speer (born June 5, 1982) is an American

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and

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Life and career

Speer was born in

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. At age 23, he was signed with ''HSI Productions'', and in 2006 Speer received the MVPA Award for ''Directorial Debut of the Year'' for the music video of "

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" by

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. In 2007 he won his first MTV Video Music Awards Latin America in

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, for his work with " Bella Traicion" by the Mexican

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sensation Belinda. In June 2007, he directed a three-part video series for

Ashley Tisdale Ashley Michelle Tisdale (born July 2, 1985) is an American actress and singer. During her childhood, she was featured in over 100 advertisements and had minor roles in television and theatre. She achieved mainstream success as Maddie Fitzpatr ...

. These videos included " He Said She Said", "

Not Like That "Not Like That" is a song recorded by American singer Ashley Tisdale for her 2007 debut album, '' Headstrong''. "Not Like That" was released as the album's third single on January 25, 2008, in Europe. The single was later released in Chile and Br ...

" and " Suddenly" released on her DVD ''

There's Something About Ashley ''There's Something About Ashley'' is a documentary released by Warner Bros. Records about the beginning of Ashley Tisdale's solo music career and was released on November 6, 2007. The DVD includes 3 new music videos from her debut album '' Head ...

''. In 2009, he again directed music videos for Tisdale for " It's Alright, It's OK" and " Crank It Up" from her album ''

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''. He also had an on-and-off relationship with Tisdale from 2009–2012. In addition to directing, Speer produced and second unit directed the feature film '' The Beat'', an official selection of the 2003 Sundance Film Festival, and remains deeply involved in independent films. In 2010 Scott directed '' The LXD'' episode "Duet". In 2012, he directed ''

Step Up Revolution ''Step Up Revolution'' (released in some countries as ''Step Up 4: Miami Heat'') is a 2012 American 3D dance film directed by Scott Speer (in his feature film directorial debut) and written by Amanda Brody. It serves as a sequel to ''Step Up ...

'' (2012), his feature film directing debut. In April 2012, Speer released a young adult novel called ''Immortal City'', about a world in which celebrity culture revolves around supernatural beings, specifically

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s. In April 2013, Speer released a book called ''Natural Born Angel''. He also wrote the preceding novel ''Immortal City'' (2012) and concluded the trilogy with ''Battle Angel'' in 2014. In 2015 he filmed the highly rated

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short film ''

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'', which was also later made into a full-length film.

Filmography

Music videos

;2005 *

- "Stars" ;2006 *Five Speed - "The Mess" * Teddy Geiger - " For You I Will (Confidence)" *

Eric Church Kenneth Eric Church (born May 3, 1977) is an American country music singer-songwriter. He has released nine studio albums through Capitol Nashville since 2005. His debut album, 2006's ''Sinners Like Me'', produced three singles on the ''Billboar ...

- "

How 'Bout You "How 'Bout You" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Eric Church Kenneth Eric Church (born May 3, 1977) is an American country music singer-songwriter. He has released nine studio albums through Capitol Nashville si ...

" * Sanctus Real - "I'm Not Alright" *

Paris Hilton Paris Whitney Hilton (born February 17, 1981) is an American media personality, businesswoman, socialite, model, and entertainer. Born in New York City, and raised there and in Beverly Hills, California, she is a great-granddaughter of Conr ...

- " Nothing In This World" * Belinda - "

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" ;2007 *

- "Guys Like Me" * Belinda - " Bella Traición" * Belinda - " Luz Sin Gravedad" (co-directed with Belinda) *

- " He Said She Said" *

- " Suddenly" *

- "

" *

The Veronicas The Veronicas is an Australian pop duo from Brisbane. The group was formed in 2004 by identical twin sisters Lisa and Jessica Origliasso. In 2005, the Veronicas released their debut studio album, titled '' The Secret Life of...'', which peak ...

- " Hook Me Up" * Belinda - " If We Were" *

Aly & AJ Aly & AJ are an American pop rock duo that consists of sisters Alyson (Aly) and Amanda Joy Michalka (AJ) and signed a recording contract with Hollywood Records in 2004. Their debut album, '' Into the Rush'', debuted at number 36 on the US ''B ...

- " Like Whoa" *

Brandi Carlile Brandi Marie Carlile ( ; born June 1, 1981) is an American singer-songwriter and producer whose music spans many genres, including folk rock, alternative country, Americana, and classic rock. , Carlile has released seven studio albums. She has ...

- " The Story" *

Erika Jayne Erika Girardi (née Chahoy; born July 10, 1971), known professionally as Erika Jayne, is an American singer, television personality and former actress. Early life Erika Girardi was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 10, 1971, to single mother Re ...

- "

" ;2008 * Alexander Kogan - "I Will" * Belinda - "

See a Little Light "See a Little Light" is a 1989 song by alternative rock musician Bob Mould for his debut solo album '' Workbook''. Written by Mould about his optimism after the break-up of his previous band, Hüsker Dü, the song features relatively upbeat lyr ...

" *Luigi Masi - " The Look" *

Big Boi Antwan André Patton (born February 1, 1975), better known by his stage name Big Boi, is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer and actor. He is best known for being a member of the southern hip hop duo Outkast alongside André 300 ...

featuring Andre 3000 and

Raekwon Corey Woods (born January 12, 1970), better known by his stage name Raekwon The Chef, or simply Raekwon (), is an American rapper. He rose to prominence as a founding member of the hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan, which achieved mainstream succe ...

- " Royal Flush" *

Clique Girlz Clique Girlz was an American girl group consisting of sisters Destinee and Paris Monroe, alongside their friend Ariel Moore and later, Sara Diamond. The original group consisted of Destinee, Paris, and Ariel. In 2009, Ariel left the group for un ...

- "Then I Woke Up" *

Jordin Sparks Jordin Sparks-Thomas (born December 22, 1989) is an American singer and actress. She rose to fame in 2007 after winning the sixth season of ''American Idol'' at age 17, becoming the youngest winner in the series' history. Her self-titled debu ...

- "

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" (Second version) *

Paula Abdul Paula Julie Abdul (born June 19, 1962) is an American singer, dancer, choreographer, actress, and television personality. She began her career as a cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers at the age of 18 and later became the head choreograp ...

- " Dance Like There's No Tomorrow" (co-directed with Abdul) * David Archuleta - " A Little Too Not Over You" *

Blake Shelton Blake Tollison Shelton (born June 18, 1976) is an American country music singer and television personality. In 2001, he made his debut with the single " Austin". The lead-off single from his self-titled debut album, "Austin" spent five weeks at ...

- "

She Wouldn't Be Gone "She Wouldn't Be Gone" is a song written by Jennifer Adan and Cory Batten and recorded by American country music singer Blake Shelton. It was released in August 2008 as the first single from Shelton's 2008 album '' Startin' Fires''. The song be ...

" ;2009 * Jessica Harp - " Boy Like Me" *

- " It's Alright, It's OK" * V Factory - " Love Struck" *

- " Crank It Up" * Parachute - " Under Control" ;2010 * Charice featuring

Iyaz Keidran Jones (born 15 April 1987), better known by his stage name Iyaz, is a British Virgin Islands singer and songwriter, formerly signed with the record label Beluga Heights Records. He is known for his singles "Replay", "Solo" and " Pretty ...

- "

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Jason Derulo Jason Joel Desrouleaux (born September 21, 1989), known professionally as Jason Derulo (; formerly stylized as Derülo), is an American singer and songwriter.

- " Ridin' Solo" * Orianthi - "Courage"

Feature films

* '' The Beat'' (2003) (producer, second unit director) * ''

'' (2012) (director) * '' Step Up: All In'' (2014) (executive producer) * ''

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'' (2018) (director) * ''

Status Update ''Status Update'' is a 2018 American direct-to-video teen comedy romance film, directed by Scott Speer, from a screenplay by Jason Filardi. It stars Ross Lynch and Olivia Holt. The film had a limited release on March 23, 2018, before being rele ...

'' (2018) (director) * '' I Still See You'' (2018) (director) * '' Endless'' (2020) (director)

Television

* ''

Finding Carter ''Finding Carter'' is an American teen drama television series that aired on MTV for two seasons from July 8, 2014, to December 15, 2015. The series stars Kathryn Prescott as Carter Stevens, a teenage girl whose life is torn apart when she disc ...

'' (2014) (director) * '' Scream'' (2016) (director)

Awards and nominations

Bibliography

* 2012: ''Immortal City'' * 2013: ''Natural Born Angel'' * 2014: ''Battle Angel''

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Speer, Scott 1982 births Living people 21st-century American novelists American music video directors American television directors American young adult novelists Film directors from California Writers from San Diego