In high school, Shad read the Back to the Future screenplay and was hooked on writing ever since.  With a fondness for flicks like There’s Something About Mary and the comedy stylings of the 80’s ZAZ crew (Airplane!), he ventured to find his own voice in farce, penning several comedic shorts. After joining 48-hour film festival teams as a writer, he was rewarded with “Best Sight Gags” at the 2018 and 2019 “Weekend Warriors 48-hour Film Festival.”  Working on his craft, honing his skill, and getting as much feedback as possible, he completed a full-length script.  Shad has also directed several music videos, both comedic and otherwise. Writing outside of his wheelhouse, Shad’s first exposure to the film festival circuit came in 2020, when he co-wrote the dramatic short Maggie with award-winning director Ben Hess.