Shawn Christensen

Biography

Shawn Christensen graduated from Pratt Institute with a BFA in Illustration and Graphic Design. After that, he formed indie rock band Stellastarr and, while on tour, wrote and sold many screenplays. His short film Brink was an Official Selection of the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival. His latest short film, Surfew, has won over 40 awards in festivals around the world, including the Oscar.