Videographers in California City, California (Kern County)

Biography

Award-winning director and cinematographer, Christopher Charles, has worked for twenty-two years in the commercial, documentary, and music video industry. His career began in front of the camera with notable commercial directors, Joe Pytka and Rick Levin, but Charles discovered his passion and vision was best served behind the camera. Mr. Charles clients’ have included, Infiniti, Nike, Toyota and Carls Jr.

Working his way up the ranks Mr. Charles has established himself as a world-class artist with an extensive command of camera and lighting techniques, narrative development, and editing strategies. He has worked alongside famed photographers, Matthew Rolston and Herb Ritts, where he acquired a more sophisticated approach for lighting people, specifically women, on renowned music videos, and commercials with A-list artists and actors such as Beyoncé, Halle Berry and Charlize Theron.

From an early age, Christopher has carefully observed our emotional nature as people. He recognizes the extraordinary impact of emotional content in movies and commercial videos. As a director and storyteller, his greatest asset is his unceasing desire and ability to find human moments that immediately spark an emotional connection within his audience.

Charles takes a unique perspective to his art and life. As a Los Angeles trained firefighter and experienced licensed pilot, he has an extraordinary awareness of details. Subtleties that are often missed by people in our daily lives are second nature to him, by way of training and due to his youthful energy towards discovery and adventure. He brings those qualities to his craft as a director and DP. As he likes to say, “It’s the one world we can make perfect, Film”.
A storyteller at heart.
Charles is a native of Southern California, where he currently resides with his family.... See More

Dedicated to creating innovative and imaginative entertainment.

Writer/Director: Dot – Worlds Smallest Headset – Kickstarter Video – July. 2015
Director: El ten Eleven – Nova Scotia – Music Video – Feb. 2015
Writer/Director: New Neighbor – Short Film – Jan. 2015
Writer/Director: LOUDPVCK & gLAdiator – Tony – Music Video – Sep. 2014
Writer/Director: Palms – Future Warrior – Music Video – Sept. 2013
Director: Party Favor & Zooly – Meow – Music Video – Mar. 2014
Director: Check Please – Short Film – Jul. 2013
Writer/Director: The Mask Returns – Short Fan Film – Nov. 2011
Writer/Director: Never Escape – Feature Film – Sept. 2009
Obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Columbus College of Art and Design.


In 2010, Jon received recognition for his efforts in writing, directing, shooting and editing his first feature length film ”Never Escape.” “Never Escape” premiered to a sell out crowd and went on to win numerous indie film awards. After, Jon continued to produce award winning short films such as “The Mask Returns,” which was shot in 2012 and based off the popular graphic novel series “The Mask.” It was instantly accepted as a hit online and gained acknowledgement from the original artist Doug Mahnke, who praised the film as the best re-telling of his comic series yet!

Jon also worked for the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers creating Emmy Award Winning Open Videos which were featured at Quicken Loans Arena as well as internationally televised commercials.

Jon recently completed work on a major music video, “Future Warrior” for the band Palms that debuted exclusively with Spin Magazine. He continues to work with internationally known DJ’s and musicians creating music videos and promos. Jon also does his own “Visual Performances” or “VJ“ing where he live mixes videos. These videos are projected onto large scale screens at shows, festivals and galleries.

Jon is currently in pre production for his next feature length film, “Epic Fail” a comedic story about a failed comic book artist. “Epic Fail” is based off of his personal experiences and struggles as an artist but with an action-comedy-comic book twist.... See More

We create award-winning videos for ;eading ad agencies, PR firms and Fortune 100 companies. We work globally from our headquarters in both NYC and Los Angeles. Film, HD, TV commercials, product launches, corporate video production, music videos, brand research — we do it all.... See More