Shawn Christensen

Shawn Christensen

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

Curfew
Release date: 3/28/2012

Curfew

Role(s): Richie

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Before I Disappear
Release date: 10/11/2014

Before I Disappear

Role(s): Richie

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Grandma's Not a Toaster
Release date: 4/20/2013

Grandma's Not a Toaster

Role(s): Arnie

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Cul-de-Sac
Release date: 9/9/2016

Cul-de-Sac

Role(s): Father

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Missing Girl
Release date: 5/3/2006

Missing Girl

Role(s): Chad

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