Shawn Christensen

Birthplace: United States

Biography

Shawn Christensen graduated from Pratt Institute with a BFA in Illustration and Graphic Design. After graduating, he formed indie rock band Stellastarr* and, while on tour, wrote and sold many screenplays, including Sidney Hall (Fox Searchlight) and Karma Coalition (Warner Bros.). Stellastarr* released two albums on RCA Records and a third album, independently. In 2011, Christensen's short film, Brink, was an Official Selection of the Tribeca Film Festival and won "Best Festival Film of the Year" by ShortOfTheWeek.com. In 2012, his short film, Curfew, won over 40 awards in Film Festivals before winning the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film at the 85th Academy Awards.

He is currently in pre-production on a feature film based on Curfew, and is attached to direct Sidney Hall.

IMDb Bio Author: yusufpiskin

Known For

Abduction
The Vanishing of Sidney Hall
Before I Disappear
Enter Nowhere
Drink and Be Merry
Curfew
Cul-de-Sac
Something Pointless
Grandma's Not a Toaster
Brink

Top Movie Credits

Abduction Writer
The Vanishing of Sidney Hall Executive Producer
Before I Disappear Writer
Enter Nowhere Executive Producer
Drink and Be Merry David Culhain
Curfew Editor
Cul-de-Sac Writer
Something Pointless Executive Producer
Grandma's Not a Toaster Writer
Brink Writer