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CHRIS ECKARDT
CHRIS ECKARDT
With over three decades of experience across film, television, and commercials, Chris Eckardt has built a multi-faceted career as a Creative Director, Director, Cinematographer, CG Generalist & Supervisor, Compositor, and On-Set VFX Supervisor. For over 25 years, he has also been an educator, focusing on the entertainment industry. Currently, he is a professor at Otis College of Art and Design, where he was honored with a Teaching Excellence Award.
As one of the founding members of Framestore in Los Angeles, Chris has led some of the studio’s most celebrated creative campaigns, including projects for HP, Nike, Pfizer, Facebook, Google, Lexus, Honda, BYD, Pepsi, and supervised location-based work for the Chinese Winter Olympics handover ceremony in Beijing. He also co-founded the commercial and music video finishing studio, Moneyshots Post, which earned a VMA for Best Visual Effects for OutKast’s iconic hit, “Hey Ya!”
Chris's extensive industry experience and comprehensive understanding of all aspects of production have earned him a solid reputation. In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Chris is a talented commercial photographer, with his work featured in various trades, books, and galleries. His diverse skill set and creative vision continue to influence and inspire the field.