Myles Kane
Myles Kane (b. 1979) is an American film producer[1] and wizard rock artist (performing under the name MC Kreacher).
Film
He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film from the Pratt Institute in 2001.[2]
In 2002 he co-founded the Brooklyn Underground Film Festival with Josh Koury and Cris Moris.[3]
He was the editor for We Are Wizards, a documentary about the Harry Potter fandom released in 2008.[4]
Wizard Rock
He became involved with wrock after working on the documentary We Are Wizards about the Harry Potter fandom, he had previously never even read any of the books.[5] Under the stage name Mc Kreacher he released one album, Alone in the Dark, in 2009.
He always performs wearing rubber monster gloves.[6]
He has been described as "the perfect gangsta wiz-hopper; he’s got so much attitude" by Paul of Harry and the Potters.[7]
Personal
Kane was diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis in 2006.[8] In 2013 he required a liver transplant. To pay the deductible on his medical insurance, a fundraiser for $50,000 was held and, with the help of his Wrock fans, that goal was exceeded.
He lives in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.[9]
References
- ^ Lindsey Millar. "Q&A with Myles Kane, director of 'Journey to Planet X' ". Arkansas Times.
- ^ Amy Aronoff. "Films by Pratt Institute Alumni to Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival this April". Pratt Headlines.
- ^ Lisa J. Curtis. "Jump Start". The Brooklyn Paper, 10/7/2002.
- ^ Aaron Hillis. "Interview: Josh Koury on 'We Are Wizards'".
- ^ "GeekDad HipTrax #37". WIRED, 9/23/2009.
- ^ Don Kaplan (11 July 2009). "The Harry Bands". New York Post.
- ^ Leila Regan-Porter. "Catching Up With... Harry and the Potters ". Paste Magazine.
- ^ Julienne Finnegan. "Hollis teacher needs community’s help". Nashua Telegraph, 9/17/2013.
- ^ Melena Ryzik. "Dancing in Sandy Shoes". New York Times.