Filmmaker, cinematographer and editor. Running the production house known as 'Make Better Films' since 2018.

Kristopher Hawkins

Filmmaker, cinematographer and editor. Running the production house known as 'Make Better Films' since 2018.

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Filmmaker, cinematographer and editor. Running the production house known as ‘Make Better Films’ since 2018.

Work Experience

Cinematographer at Hermetic Studios
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Served as cinematographer for productions Hard to Read (2023) including Joan (2023) and The Mask (2023). Responsible for directing camera work and contributing to the visual style of the projects.
Grip & Lighting at Hard To Read Prod.
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Provided grip and lighting support for Hard To Read productions in 2021, assisting on set lighting needs and equipment handling to enable efficient filming.
Animator/Editor at Make Better Films
January 1, 2019 - Present
Animated and edited film projects for Make Better Films starting in 2019. Worked on Detective Pikachu Solves A Homicide (2019) and supported post-production for subsequent releases including Dealer (2020).
Writer/Director at Make Better Films
January 1, 2019 - Present
Wrote and directed projects for Make Better Films beginning in 2019. Contributed to comedic and narrative storytelling, including work on the feature series Detective Pikachu Solves A Homicide (2019), as well as the film Dealer (2020).

Education

High School Diploma (Valedictorian) at Jefferson County High School
January 11, 2030 - July 12, 2026

Qualifications

GPA: 4.0 (High School)
January 11, 2030 - July 12, 2026
High School Valedictorian
January 11, 2030 - July 12, 2026
Best Short Comedy award (Louisville Film Festival)
January 11, 2030 - July 12, 2026
Best feature film (Louisville Film Festival)
January 11, 2030 - July 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment