Sheldon Candis
Sheldon is a graduate of USC School of Cinematic Arts and works in commercials, features and documentaries. Born in Baltimore, Sheldon’s previous work includes feature doc for ESPN the Baltimore Boys about the undefeated Dunbar high school basketball team and feature film LUV featuring rapper Common – nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance. His commercial work is socially conscious and moving – focussing on themes featuring racial minorities and women. Commercials include the ‘Born to Roll’ campaign for Ford and significant spots for Beats by Dre & Honda.

Ford - Born to Roll
Directed by Sheldon Candis Words and Voice by Maya Angelou
Director Sheldon Candis tells the stories of three women living their dreams in a sequel to Ford’s celebrated “Born to Roll” campaign from agencies Global Team Blue and UniWorld Group. As with the original series, which were also directed by Candis, the new sports profile strong African-American women of exceptional talent and determination: artist Georgie Nakima, firefighter Nikkoel Gilmore and doctor Kirstie Cunningham.
Credits
Agency: GTB & UWG
Production: A Common Thread.
Directed by Sheldon Candis

ESPN - Baltimore Boys

Under Armour - Misty Copeland
