christopher otwell

BIO:

Christopher Otwell is a producer, director, editor, cinematographer, traveler, fast motorcyclist, slow gardener, happy husband, and proud father. In a previous life he was a lighting designer, crew chief, and LED specialist for live events, including theatre, corporate, fashion, tours, and events for major auto manufacturers. He got his film education at Florida State University, and originally hails from Georgia. Californian since 1998, Angeleno since 2003.

NOTES ON MY WORK:

Producing, directing, and shooting The Fastest Woman On Earth for HBOMax is the culmination of 2+ decades of work as an editor, cinematographer, camera operator, and independent producer/director, with an emphasis on documentary and adventure content.

As a cameraman, my ethos is to travel light and fast, employ good optics with character, and to minimize the production footprint by utilizing natural and available light whenever possible, always with a priority on intimacy and authenticity.

As an editor, I try to bring a non-verbal musicality to my work, with emphasis on precise rhythm, timing, and a rich soundscape. I do much of my own sound editing/design, color, and motion graphics, offering a complete in-the-box post solution for my clients. Avid and Premiere savvy.

CONTACT:

christopheraotwell@gmail.com