Christopher Hanvey, a multifaceted filmmaker and CEO of Development Studio + Production House ANARCHY!, hails from a working-class background in Northern Ireland, where he was raised during the tumultuous period known as the Troubles.
As a renowned director, Christopher's feature film Liberté premiered at the prestigious St. Louis International Film Festival, rubbing shoulders with esteemed filmmakers such as Jonathan Glazer, Andrea Arnold, and Kenneth Branagh. The film was subsequently picked up by A+E Networks & History, airing in over 77 countries worldwide.
Before transitioning to filmmaking, Christopher pursued a career in acting, graduating from a professional acting school with The Stage Newspaper's Expert Choice. His early credits included stage productions like The Just Assassin at the Young Vic and Lead us into Temptation at the Old Red Lion, as well as radio work on Gary Mitchell's Just cause RTE and television appearances on Pobl y Cwm, The Bill, Holby Blue, and the BAFTA-nominated Coming Down the Mountain alongside Nicholas Hoult.
Christopher's notable achievements include his critically acclaimed play Justice, which earned TimeOut's Critics' Choice and Show of the Week, as well as his solo show The Native, set on a Native American reservation and directed by RSC alumna Heather Davies. His short film Night Land, co-led by Christian Burnett, garnered a multi-award win and reached an audience of over 580,000 worldwide. Additionally, Christopher revived the career of acclaimed Belfast writer Gary Mitchell with his production of Suicide Brunette.
Currently, Christopher is working on several projects, including the boxing documentary Tale of the Tape, the psycho horror film Troy Must Burn!, and a music video collaboration with Brooklyn's Lovehoney. His screenplay Loyalty placed in the top 10% of the BBC Writer's Room 'Open Call'.
Biography:
Christopher Hanvey is a prolific filmmaker and CEO of Development Studio + Production House ANARCHY!. He was raised in a working-class background in Northern Ireland during the Troubles and began his career as an independent actor, writer, and producer.
Early Career:
Christopher graduated from a professional acting school with The Stage Newspaper's Expert Choice and went on to work in theater, radio, and television. His early credits included stage productions like The Just Assassin at the Young Vic and Lead us into Temptation at the Old Red Lion, as well as radio work on Gary Mitchell's Just cause RTE and television appearances on Pobl y Cwm, The Bill, Holby Blue, and the BAFTA-nominated Coming Down the Mountain alongside Nicholas Hoult.
Notable Achievements:
Christopher's notable achievements include his critically acclaimed play Justice, which earned TimeOut's Critics' Choice and Show of the Week, as well as his solo show The Native, set on a Native American reservation and directed by RSC alumna Heather Davies. His short film Night Land, co-led by Christian Burnett, garnered a multi-award win and reached an audience of over 580,000 worldwide. Additionally, Christopher revived the career of acclaimed Belfast writer Gary Mitchell with his production of Suicide Brunette.
Current Projects:
Christopher is currently working on several projects, including the boxing documentary Tale of the Tape, the psycho horror film Troy Must Burn!, and a music video collaboration with Brooklyn's Lovehoney. His screenplay Loyalty placed in the top 10% of the BBC Writer's Room 'Open Call'.
