Shane Carruth: From Acclaimed Filmmaker to Retired Software Engineer

Shane Carruth, the acclaimed director behind the cult classics “Primer” and “Upstream Color,” may never make another film again. After being accused of domestic assault by two ex-girlfriends, including filmmaker Amy Seimetz, Carruth has retreated to his hometown of Dallas, Texas, where sources say he is essentially retired from filmmaking and has returned to his original trade of software engineering.

Despite the success of his previous films, Carruth seems uninterested in returning to the world of cinema. In a 2020 interview with IndieWire, he announced his retirement from filmmaking even before his legal troubles. His passion project, “The Modern Ocean,” which was set to star A-list actors like Anne Hathaway and Keanu Reeves, will likely never see the light of day.

Fans of Carruth have been left disappointed by his decision to step away from filmmaking, especially after reading the screenplay for “The Modern Ocean,” which has been released online. The film was described as layered, ambitious, and highly intellectual, with the potential to be a cinematic masterpiece.

Carruth’s descent into bitterness and resentment towards the industry has led to a dark downward spiral for the once-promising director. His recent videos of nailing a box of Cheezits to the wall with a crossbow, while storyboarding “The Modern Ocean,” serve as a stark reminder of his lost potential in the world of filmmaking.