With a bachelors degree in film production, I came to LA and immediately worked at the top talent agency in the world. I spent 3 years at the heart of the film industry where I learned everything about what it means to be commercially successful as a filmmaker. Now, I'm going back out on my own and freelancing as a creative director, cinematographer and editor. I bring a skillset that is vast and wide and has been honed to serve clients in a way that tells their story authentically and stylistically.…

Christopher M. Alderfer

With a bachelors degree in film production, I came to LA and immediately worked at the top talent agency in the world. I spent 3 years at the heart of the film industry where I learned everything about what it means to be commercially successful as a filmmaker. Now, I'm going back out on my own and freelancing as a creative director, cinematographer and editor. I bring a skillset that is vast and wide and has been honed to serve clients in a way that tells their story authentically and stylistically.…

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With a bachelors degree in film production, I came to LA and immediately worked at the top talent agency in the world. I spent 3 years at the heart of the film industry where I learned everything about what it means to be commercially successful as a filmmaker. Now, I’m going back out on my own and freelancing as a creative director, cinematographer and editor. I bring a skillset that is vast and wide and has been honed to serve clients in a way that tells their story authentically and stylistically.

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Work Experience

Motion Picture Lit Assistant at Creative Artists Agency
July 1, 2025 - October 21, 2025
Administrative assistant to high-volume motion picture lit agents; managed two phone lines and two schedules; interfaced with clients daily; provided creative feedback on scripts, reels, pitches and films to agents and clients; gained in-depth understanding of studio coverage and industry trends.
President at Delta Kappa Alpha National Film Society
May 1, 2022 - October 21, 2025
Prepared 20+ future industry leaders by facilitating events and fostering professional growth; organized development-oriented and philanthropic events; communicated with the National DKA Office and campus faculty to advance the chapter.
Fellow at Bellisario College of Communications Fellows
May 1, 2022 - October 21, 2025
Leadership role focusing on liaising between administration and students to advocate for change on issues within the college.
Student Production Executive at Comm Agency
May 1, 2022 - October 21, 2025
Acted as manager of production for four teams (20 students); worked with directors, producers, DPs and editors to provide satisfactory deliverables to four different clients; used production knowledge to teach other students technical skills.
Producers Intern at Cross Creek Pictures / Netflix
February 1, 2022 - Present
Provided additional crew on THE PALE BLUE EYE; observed Director Scott Cooper and full cast and crew during principal photography; accompanied the producer on various managerial duties on set.
Development Intern at Charles Osowik Management
June 1, 2021 - Present
Responsible for assisting in the search for unique voices as potential clients; provided story/pitch assistance and notes for already represented writers; gave thoughtful notes and constructive feedback on 40+ projects.
Development Intern at Sobini Films
June 1, 2021 - Present
Assisted in development of scripts, pitches and show bibles targeting foreign media markets; read undeveloped scripts in search of stories and writers with unique perspectives; screened Persian film festival submissions to help give a platform to Iranian artists; provided coverage on two to four scripts per week.
Creative Director at Buzzcut
January 1, 2021 - Present
Created my own freelance media company to work directly with clients providing video and photo services; scaled company and expanded into music and documentary work; oversaw 15+ projects; managed productions in foreign countries with budgets exceeding $10k.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Film Production at Pennsylvania State University, Bellisario College of Communications
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other