Shawn Christensen
Writing · Writer · Executive Producer · Director
United States
Active 2006–present · Awards: Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film
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…
Filmography
American Hostage — Executive ProducerDrink and Be Merry (2025) — David CulhainSomething Pointless (2026) — Executive ProducerAbduction (2011) — WriterThe Vanishing of Sidney Hall (2018) — Writer · Director · Executive ProducerCurfew (2012) — Richie · Director · Writer · EditorBefore I Disappear (2014) — Richie · Director · Writer · ProducerEnter Nowhere (2015) — Writer · Executive ProducerCul-de-Sac (2016) — Father · Producer · WriterGrandma's Not a Toaster (2013) — Arnie · WriterBrink (2010) — Director · WriterMissing Girl (2006) — ChadThe Helping Hand (2019) — Producer