shaun conrad: bio

Shaun ConradHaving grown up in rural Minnesota, Director/Cameraman Shaun Conrad left for the big city and earned a bachelor’s degree with honors at the University of Illinois - Chicago. While in school, he explored the world of film making beyond the classroom by shooting live rock concerts and music videos. These projects led him to do promos and spots for American Crew, Mop and other clients.

In 1998, Shaun signed with Backyard productions as a commercial director. While with Backyard, Shaun shot and directed an Adweek Spot of the Month as well as won the 2000 Cannes Short List award. He also directed national spots for Vidal Sassoon, Ameritech, Nintendo 64, Kraft, Mervyn’s, Sears and others.

In 2002, he joined Tate USA, and in 2007 he joined SocketFilms. Shaun has helmed national campaigns for K-Swiss, Reebok, Earthlink, Lady Footlocker, Burger King, Hasbro and many more.

In addition to his commercial work, Shaun recently co-directed the highly acclaimed feature documentary, Purvis of Overtown, with directing partner David Raccuglia. The film has won numerous film festival awards including Best In Show, Best Feature Documentary as well as Audience Awards.