Chris Beauchamp

  

Biography

Chris Beauchamp is a cinematographer, filmmaker, photographer and writer based in Edmonton, Alberta. His background includes journalism, communications and marketing.

His photography work has included corporate, public-sector, and personal clients, as well as leading Canadian editorial publications like the Globe & Mail and National Post.

Since 2012, he has written, directed, and produced several short films, music videos, documentaries, and commercial projects. His film work has screened at festivals and events internationally and across North America. In 2019, Chris won an AMPIA Rosie award for Best Cinematographer in the short film category. He has extensive experience with research and interviewing, and knows how to help people open up in front of a camera. His award-winning cinematography, photography, and marketing portfolio has included projects for numerous local non-profits, businesses, and regional municipalities.

Chris is an active member of the Alberta media arts community, having served on the boards of the Peace Region Independent Media Arts Association (PRIMAA), Alberta Media Arts Alliance Society (AMAAS), and the Reel Shorts Film Festival.

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Marilyn Dennis Show 

Cinematographer

2021-09-24 Love Create Celebrate Segment

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Grande Prairie City Centre 2020 Campaign 

Director / Cinematographer / Producer

Multi-video campaign, 2020

With the Land

Aerial Cinematography

TELUS Original Documentary, 2020 (Produced by Spotlight Productions)

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A Typical Heart

Co-Director / Cinematographer / Co-Producer

Documentary, 2019

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Arrival of Autumn –  Better Off Without

Director / Cinematographer / Producer

Music Video, 2019

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Aeternitas

Cinematographer, Co-Producer

Original Short Film

Winner: 2019 AMPIA Rosie Awards – Best Cinematographer in the Short Film Category

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HomeMade – Episode 4 – Modern Homesteading

Cinematographer

TELUS Original Documentary, 2019

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Mohsin Zaman – Fly Home

Co-Director, Co-Writer, Cinematographer

Music Video, 2017

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Heroes

Director, Writer, Cinematographer

Branded content 2017

Client: Regional EMS Foundation, Grande Prairie

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Shine Your Light

Co-director

Music video 2017

Client: Suicide Prevention Resource Centre

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Anyone Out There

Co-director, Cinematographer

Short musical 2016

Winner: Audience Choice – Frantic48 Film Challenge 2016
Winner: Judge’s Choice – Frantic48 Film Challenge 2016

Details:

Seven minute short musical
From concept to delivery in 48-hours

Cold Decision

Cinematographer

Short film 2016

Official selection: Reel Shorts Film Festival 2015

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Smooth Moves

Co-director, Co-writer, Editor, Cinematographer

Short film 2015

Official Selection: Iron Mule Short Comedy Film Festival 2017
Official selection: Reel Shorts Film Festival 2016
Official Selection:Houston Comedy Film Festival 2016

Details:

Original short created as a class project, which went on to a small festival run. Co-created with Cris Seppola-Podsada.

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Making of a Museum

Cinematographer

Promotional documentary 2015

Client: Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum / County of Grande Prairie No. 1
Featuring the voice of Dan Aykroyd

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The Souvenir

Co-director, Cinematographer

Short film 2015

Winner: Best Peace Region Film – Reel Shorts Film Festival 2016
Winner: Audience Choice – Frightening48 Film Challenge 2015
Winner: Judge’s Choice – Frightening48 Film Challenge 2015

Details:

Original short from concept to delivery in 48-hours
Updated version delivered for Reel Shorts Film Festival

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Arnie the Viking

Creative Director, Writer

Branded content 2014

Client: nine10 Incorporated / Hansen Ford Lincoln
8x 1-minute spots, 4x 4-minute spots

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Dating Bites

Co-director, Cinematographer

Short film 2015

Winner: Audience Choice – Frantic48 Film Challenge 2015
Winner: Judge’s Choice – Frantic48 Film Challenge 2015

Details:

From concept to delivery in 48-hours

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The Device

Director, Writer

Short film 2015

Official selection: Reel Shorts Film Festival 2015
Winner: 2012 Reel Shorts Film Festival Screenwriting Competition

Sophia

Cinematographer

Short film 2013

Official selection: Reel Shorts Film Festival 2013
Nominated: Best Short Film 2014 Alberta Film and Television Awards

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