Chris is a multifaceted filmmaker with a remarkable 20-year career spanning various aspects of the industry, including writing, producing, directing, acting, and editing. His extensive portfolio boasts an impressive array of projects, encompassing feature films, television shows, documentaries, commercials, and music videos.
As a full-time artist, Chris is currently working on an animated series, further expanding his creative horizons. His work has been widely distributed, with releases in theaters, on cable, and online.
Chris' dedication to education and the arts has led to numerous accolades, including the prestigious 2012 Apple Distinguished Program award for his Academy of Media Arts, a Career and Technical Education program, which he implemented in multiple Los Angeles high schools.
Beyond his professional achievements, Chris has also made significant humanitarian contributions. His passion for empowering young artists led him to establish the SoCal Student Film Festival, an international, high school, student film festival that garnered widespread support from prominent organizations, including Canon, the U.S.C. School of Cinematic Arts, Chapman University, Columbia College Hollywood, and Taco Bell.
The festival, which began at a single school, eventually grew to involve 56 countries and thousands of submissions each year, running for a remarkable nine years. Chris' tireless efforts and commitment to the arts have left a lasting impact on the industry and the lives of countless young filmmakers.
