Christopher Schaap

Christopher Schaap
Born (1991-10-30) October 30, 1991 (age 35)
EducationSeattle University
OccupationsActor, director, writer
Years active2014-present
Known forProm King, 2010

Christopher Schaap (born October 30, 1991) is an American actor, director and writer.

Biography

Schaap was born in Glendora, California and raised in Seattle, Washington. He graduated from Seattle University. Schaap's debut feature film, Prom King, 2010, has been shown at Frameline Film Festival in San Francisco, Outshine Film Festival in Miami, TLVFest in Tel Aviv, InsideOut Toronto LGBT Film Festival Outfest in Los Angeles and Seattle International Film Festival. The film won Schaap a "New Vision Award" at San Jose's Cinequest 2017 Film Festival.

Filmography

Year Title Roles Notes
2019LavenderActor, Set DresserShort film
2017Prom King, 2010Writer, Director, Lead ActorFeature film
2014Out of PrintProducer, Writer

Awards

Year Festival Film Awards Notes
2017Iris PrizeProm King, 2010Best Feature
2017Rhode Island International Film FestivalProm King, 2010Alternative Spirit Award: Grand Prize
2017Cinequest Film FestivalProm King, 2010New Vision Award
2014National Film Festival for Talented YouthOut of Print Audience Choice Award