Shawn Christensen
Known For: Writing
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
Filmography
2026
- Something Pointless ... (Executive Producer)
2025
- Drink and Be Merry as David Culhain
2019
- The Helping Hand ... (Producer)
2018
- The Vanishing of Sidney Hall ... (Writer)
2016
- Cul-de-Sac as Father
2015
- Enter Nowhere ... (Writer)
2014
- Before I Disappear as Richie
2013
- Grandma's Not a Toaster as Arnie
2012
- Curfew as Richie
2011
- Abduction ... (Writer)
2010
- Brink ... (Director)
2006
- Missing Girl as Chad