Chris Shane Sanders, also known professionally as Chris Sanders is a prolific British writer, director, actor, and producer. He has helped many new and upcoming artists with their first breaks in the industry. Having overcome a traumatic early life, he is committed to seeing other people succeed and achieving their ambitions. He is a keen supporter of many charities.

He has written and produced ten features so far, mostly in the horror genre. These are Nest of Vampires, Werewolf Cabal, Demons at Dawn, The Haunted Studio, Bring Me a Skin for Dancing In, Big Cats, Ripper Revealed, Irish Ashes, The Highgate Vampyre, Clean Right Hook and Cartel Hitmen. His latest horror film Blood Witch is in pre-production. There are more films in the pipeline.

He is the founder of Black Coppice Films Ltd. His films have been distributed across multiple VOD platforms including Fandango at home a joint venture between Warner Bros and NBC. His horror films often explore British mythology and the relationship these themes have with the English countryside.