Introducing: Cole J Sheldon

Cole J Sheldon is an independent filmmaker from Sheboygan, WI. Since his youth, he has been heavily influenced by the films of Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Chris Columbus, and a host of storytellers whose films dominated the screen in the 90's & 2000's. 

He immerses himself in stories that explore the depths of emotion and what it means to be human, always trying to incorporate a hint of nostalgia in every film he creates. He has been honing his craft as a Writer, Director, & visual storyteller for nearly a decade. 

Cole's most recent short film, Spark Plug, saw major success in film festivals across the Midwest - winning awards for writing, directing, cinematography, and best film. The film was released in partnership with Film Shortage and was met with great critical success from platforms like Short Films Matter, RedGrade.TV and Mometu. 

He is currently in Pre-Production on a short film entitled Five More Minutes - a story of the mind and memories of a woman living with late-stage Dementia.

Cole has been working on the Guest Services subcommittee, as well as supporting Beah with Partnerships and Sponsorships, and supporting Rick Grant and Aubrey Laux with PR and Marketing.