Christopher Monger, a multi-talented individual, has achieved recognition for his work in directing theatre, feature films, and screenwriting. With a career spanning multiple decades, he has directed eight feature films and written over thirty screenplays.
Born in Ffynnon Taf, Wales, Monger began his journey in filmmaking while studying painting at the Chelsea School of Art, London. His graduation short, "Cold Mountain", a comic rendering of 8th C Chinese poet Han Shan, was the opening film of the first ever British Festival of Independent Film in 1974.
After completing his studies, Monger returned to Wales and co-founded the Chapter Film Workshop, a full production facility that enabled local talent to produce films. During its first five years, the workshop produced eight feature films and over fifty shorts.
Monger's early feature films, including the controversial "Voice Over" (1981),were made on a no-budget and gained international recognition. He also worked as a film and video-maker for the avant-garde theatre company Moving Being, touring throughout Western Europe.
Following the success of "Voice Over", Monger moved to Los Angeles to collaborate with producer Ed Pressman, known for his work on "Badlands". His produced credits include a range of films, such as "The Englishman Who Went Up A Hill But Came Down A Mountain", "Waiting For The Light", "Crime Pays", and "Voice Over", starring Ian McNeice.
Monger has also written and directed several television films, including the record-breaking "Seeing Red" for Granada and WGBH, for which he received a Christopher Award. Additionally, he wrote and directed "Girl From Rio", which won the Hollywood Film Festival.
Currently, Monger is adapting Jonathan Harr's 'The Lost Painting' for Miramax Films. Apart from his film work, he continues to paint and is an active member of the PHARMAKA group of painters in Los Angeles.
Most recently, Monger directed and edited "Special Thanks to Roy London" (2005),a documentary produced by his partner Karen Montgomery. He remains an active painter and member of the Los Angeles group PHARMAKA, which operates a gallery in Downtown L.A.
