CHRISTOPHER KNOBLOCK Lecturer / Director / Director of Photography / Camera Operator
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/christopher-knoblock/b/482/731 Imdb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3729054 (see “Chris Knoblock” & Christopher Knoblock”) DP Sizzle Reel: https://vimeo.com/159289305
Qualifications: Lecturer, Kent State University. Multifaceted 30 year career in theater, film and television as a Director, a Director of Photography, lecturer and as an Actor. Starting out in New York in front of the camera, his theater and film acting experience includes work with Paul Sorvino, Melissa Leo and Viveca Lindfors among others. Beginning behind the camera as a PA for Woody Allen, Chris has worked in the field as Director, Filmmaker, Director of Photography, Camera Operator and Shooter-Producer in Feature Films, Documentaries, Docu-Reality and beyond. Producing experience. Strong, creative attention to story. Chris believes in giving the very most to create great content for film and television.
Narratives: Director
The Red Suitcase - FEATURE / 2021 (in development)
Involuntary - short / 2021
Turning Blue - short / 2020
In the Orchard - FEATURE FILM / 2018 WINNER: 2018 Sonoma Int’l Film Festival - JURY AWARD, BEST US FEATURE FILM WINNER: 2018 Culver City Film Festival - GRAND PRIZE, BEST FEATURE FILM WINNER: 2019 Beaufort Int’l Film Festival - WINNER, BEST FEATURE FILM, BEST DIRECTOR film trailer: https://vimeo.com/233593128/1d41bf9d83
Old Friends (short) / Director / Treehouse Films OFFICIAL SELECTION: 2008 BUFFALO/NIAGARA FILM FESTIVAL, 2008 GRIFFON INT’L FILM FESTIVAL ATM (short) / Director / TreeHouse Films Sunset Yoga (short) / Director / TreeHouse Films The Gone World (short) / Director of Photography / Dir. Gregg Gibbs Flutter / (short) Director of Photography & Director / TreeHouse Films The Insect Angels Invade the Earth (short) / Director of Photography / Dir. Charles Schneider The Addiction of Ethan Lonemyer (short) / Director of Photography / Dir. Angelo Mastantuono The Perfect Man (short) / Director of Photography / Dir. Barry Walker i / (short) Director of Photography / Dir.JasonConnell OFFICIAL SELECTION: 2004 Tulsa Uncensored FF, 2005 Tulsa Overground Int’l FF, 2005 Bare Bones FF Documentary: The Treasures of Long Gone John Director of Photography / Greg Gibbs, Director / Get With it Prod. OFFICIAL SELECTION, 2006 SXSW, 2006 SANTA BARBARA INT’L FILM FESTIVAL, 2006 MELBOURNE INT’L FILM FESTIVAL, 2006 LEEDS INT’L FILM FESTIVAL, 2006 SAN FRANCISCO DOCFEST, 2006 CHICAGO UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL, 2006 IDAHO INT’L FILM FESTIVAL, 2006 JACKSONVILLE INT’L FILM FESTIVAL
Pregnant in America / Director of Photography / Bella Media Prod. / Dir. Steve Buonaugurio The Rules of Engagement / Director of Photography / TreeHouse Films
The Wrecking Crew / Cam Op / Lunchbox Prod. OFFICIAL SELECTION, 2008 Seattle Int’l FF (AUDIENCE AWARD), 2008 Rome Int’l FF (Best American Documentary and Audience Award), 2008 Savannah FF (OVATION AWARD), 2008 Rhode Island Int’l FF(1ST PLACE, DOCUMENTARY)
Television: Director of Photography Asylum Entertainment September 2018 – November 2018
In Ice Cold Blood - Season 2 Second Unit (3 episodes) / Oxygen
Director of Photography Prometheus Entertainment August 2017 – December 2017 The Curse of Civil War Gold - Season 1 / History Channel Director of Photography Pilgrim Studios September 2011 – March 2015 Street Outlaws - Season 5 / Discovery Channel Swamp Pawn - Season 1 / CMT Channel Swamp Pawn - Season 2 / CMT Channel Inside: 21st Century Warship (2 hour special) / Nat Geo American Truck Restoration (1 hour pilot) / History Channel Serial Killer Earth / The History Channel Wicked Tuna - Season 1 (1 episode - 2nd unit) / Nat Geo Wicked Tuna - Season 3 (1 episode - 2nd unit) / Nat Geo Big Shrimpin Season 1 (show opening sequence and sit downs) / History Channel Only in America Season 2 (1 episode - 2nd unit) / History Channel
Director of Photography Shed Media June 2016 - August 2016 Long Lost Family - What Happened Next - Season 1 (3 episodes) / TLC
Director of Photography Blast Films August 2016 - September 2016
Web of Lies - Season 4 (3 episodes) / ID
Director of Photography Discovery Studios July 2015 - August 2015
True Nightmares (2nd unit) / ID
Producer / Camera Operator Original Productions April 2015 – June 2015 The Yard (Alaska) - Season 1 / Nat Geo
Director of Photography Jimmy Lee TV February 2013 – February 2013
Takedown: The DNA of GSP (2nd unit) / HBO Canada
Director of Photography Beyond Productions August 2011 – September 2011
Taboo (3 episodes) / Nat Geo
Camera Operator World Race Productions May 2012 – June 2012 The Amazing Race - Season 21 / CBS
Camera Operator Collins Avenue Entertainment September 2013 – April 2017
Dance Moms - Season 7 (26 episodes) / Lifetime Dance Moms - Season 5 (1 episode) / Lifetime Raising Asia - Season 2 (1 episode) / Lifetime Abby's Studio Makeover - Season 1 / Lifetime The Drama Queen - Season 1 (1 episode) / E Entertainmen
Camera Operator Workaholic Productions January 2016 – June 2016 Prison Moms - Season 1 / Lifetime
Camera Operator/2nd Unit DP Relativity Media June 2014 - August 2014 My Five Wives - Season 2 / TLC Camera Operator/2nd Unit DP Discovery Studios March 2015 Hells Casebook - 3 episode pilot / Destination America
Director Red Suitcase Films March 2013 – March 2013 Directed and co-produced a multi-media staged reading of the screenplay of the feature length drama, The Red Suitcase, a feature film he is scheduled to direct.
Camera Operator Pilgrim Studios July 2008 – March 2011 Swamp Loggers - Season 1 / Discovery Channel Swamp Loggers - Season 2 / Discovery Channel Swamp Loggers - Season 3 / Discovery Channel Heidi Fleiss: Prostitutes to Parrots / Animal Planet My Fair Wedding / WE Channel Street Customs / TLC Welcome to Sweetie Pies / OWN
Camera Operator Echo Entertainment December 2007 – December 2010 NBC Season 2 - Poker After Dark / NBC Season 3 - Poker After Dark / NBC Season 4 - Poker After Dark / NBC Season 8 - High Stakes Poker / GSN
Camera Operator Beyond Productions April 2008 – May 2010 Deadly Women / Discovery Channel Face to Face / Discovery Channel Weaponizers / Discovery Channel
Director of Photography The Tennis Channel February 2006 – May 2008 Director of Photography at The Tennis Channel, including the shows, "Open Access", "No Strings", and "Murphy's Guide", in addition to a number of sit down interviews with Andy Roddick, Anna Kournekova, Bud Collins, and many more.
Music Videos/Live Music for Network/DVD Release: Billy Idol, “Scream” / Cam Op. (2nd Unit) / Director: Jeff Stein Billy Idol, American Tour DVD Inserts / Cam Op. / Dir. Jeff Stein Inland Empire Invasion Concert 2004 / Cam Op. / KROQ 106.7FM U.K. Invasion Concert / Cam Op. / Toy District Films Live w/ Deepak Chopra, Dave Stewart and Friends / Cam Op / Chopra Center Prod. The Royal Crown Revue,“13 Men” / Cam Op./ Dir. Dale Marks Metal Skool Live Dude / Cam Op / Key Club L.A. to L.A., Diva’s For Katrina/ Cam Op. / Collaboration Factory Puddle of Mud U.S.Tour DVD Inserts/ Cam Op (2nd Unit) /Dir: Jeff Stein
MTV Benefit 2003 / Camera Op / MTV2 Christopher Walken At Sixty / Camera Op / Soaring Eagle Prod. 2005 Oscars / Camera/Sound Op / Atomic Celluloid, Inc. DVD/Promos/Web: Bruno, The DVD Commentary / Camera Op / Universal Pictures, Evolution LA Get Smart, The Complete DVD Series DVD Extras Interviews / Director of Photography / Phase Three Productions Smoky Robinson (Interview, DVD extra) / Director of Photography / Dir. Brian French Budweiser For The Girls promo / Camera Op / Echo Entertainment The MGM Pacific Title Collection (w/ Leonard Maltin) / DP /Self Ent. L.A. Sparks 2007 Season PR #1 / Director of Photography / Los Angeles Sparks L.A. Sparks 2007 July 4th Wishes / Director of Photography / Los Angeles Sparks ATA Taekwondo World Championships 2007,2006,2005 / DP / Taek Productions R.A.W.W. The Breakout 2007/ Cam Op / New Fight Films / Minneapolis Connect Us With Yoga / Director of Photography / Connect Us Fitness Interview With Richard Carpenter / Director of Photography / Car 29 Productions Boarding House Mentors / Director of Photography / Spot Zero Streaming Media E-Motion For Kids! / Director of Photography / TreeHouse Films Sights & Sounds Santa Monica, California / Director of Photography / Birds Eye.com The Grassroots Kerry Campaign / Director of Photography / Grassroots.com Crashing Arnold’s Fundraiser / Director of Photography / California Watchdog.Org
Commercials: T-Mobile, “Last Chance” / Cam Op (2nd Unit) / Coppos Films Paul Mitchell PSA / Director of Photography / Echo Entertainment Patricia’s Flowers / Director of Photography & Director / TreeHouse Films Vintage Communities / Director of Photography / Liquid Advertising Pacific Palms Resort / Director of Photography / Liquid Advertising
Behind The Scenes: -List upon request, clients include B.M.W. and SONY B.M.G.
Camera Assist, Prod Assist / Credits: - PA : Everyone Says I Love You / Director Woody Allen / Miramax 1996 1st AC: Most Extreme Soap Fan / SoapNet - 2nd AC: Indecision 2004 / Comedy Central - 2nd AC: “Halloween Promo w/ The Backstreet Boys” / ABC Family / Riverstreet Prod. Education: BA Communications, William Paterson University Film Directing / Matthew Harrison / UCLA Extension
Special Abilities: Steadycam, Very athletic (Expert Skier, mountain biker).