I have over 25 years professional experience as a DP, camera op, editor, and director for documentary, commercial, scripted, and corporate production, mostly out of Los Angeles. I have recently relocated to metro Atlanta and am looking for my next opportunity to shoot and edit great content for a great client. I am highly efficient with all major digital camera systems and am fluent in both Adobe Premiere and Avid editing platforms. Furthermore, I am savvy with audio, lighting, mixing, color-correction and mastering. I am mature and composed, an excellent communicator, and experienced in dealing with demanding clients, executives, talent, and collaborators. As such, I am capable of running a large crew or working as a one-man-band. I have worked extensively all over the world, including Alaska, Morocco, France, Germany, Italy, UK, Mexico, Australia, India, and Vietnam. Whether shooting at 50-below or chasing the Baja 1000, or simply remaining flexible in the face of ever-changing travel arrangements, I endure discomfort, adapt and overcome, all while delivering excellent results for my clients. My recent corporate work includes shooting and editing customer stories for Amazon and Microsoft, cutting promos for Roblox and Netflix, and editing short social cross- promos for Visa and the NFL, all under tight deadlines with high quality expectations, while balancing input from many voices. I think you will find me intelligent and articulate, curious and adaptable, and I have done excellent work at the highest levels of the entertainment industry, all of which make me an ideal candidate for this position. Thank you, >>Christopher A. Otwell

Christopher Otwell

I have over 25 years professional experience as a DP, camera op, editor, and director for documentary, commercial, scripted, and corporate production, mostly out of Los Angeles. I have recently relocated to metro Atlanta and am looking for my next opportunity to shoot and edit great content for a great client. I am highly efficient with all major digital camera systems and am fluent in both Adobe Premiere and Avid editing platforms. Furthermore, I am savvy with audio, lighting, mixing, color-correction and mastering. I am mature and composed, an excellent communicator, and experienced in dealing with demanding clients, executives, talent, and collaborators. As such, I am capable of running a large crew or working as a one-man-band. I have worked extensively all over the world, including Alaska, Morocco, France, Germany, Italy, UK, Mexico, Australia, India, and Vietnam. Whether shooting at 50-below or chasing the Baja 1000, or simply remaining flexible in the face of ever-changing travel arrangements, I endure discomfort, adapt and overcome, all while delivering excellent results for my clients. My recent corporate work includes shooting and editing customer stories for Amazon and Microsoft, cutting promos for Roblox and Netflix, and editing short social cross- promos for Visa and the NFL, all under tight deadlines with high quality expectations, while balancing input from many voices. I think you will find me intelligent and articulate, curious and adaptable, and I have done excellent work at the highest levels of the entertainment industry, all of which make me an ideal candidate for this position. Thank you, >>Christopher A. Otwell

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I have over 25 years professional experience as a DP, camera op, editor, and director for documentary, commercial, scripted, and corporate production, mostly out of Los Angeles. I have recently relocated to metro Atlanta and am looking for my next opportunity to shoot and edit great content for a great client.
I am highly efficient with all major digital camera systems and am fluent in both Adobe Premiere and Avid editing platforms. Furthermore, I am savvy with audio, lighting, mixing, color-correction and mastering. I am mature and composed, an excellent communicator, and experienced in dealing with demanding clients, executives, talent, and collaborators.
As such, I am capable of running a large crew or working as a one-man-band. I have worked extensively all over the world, including Alaska, Morocco, France, Germany, Italy, UK, Mexico, Australia, India, and Vietnam. Whether shooting at 50-below or chasing the Baja 1000, or simply remaining flexible in the face of ever-changing travel arrangements, I endure discomfort, adapt and overcome, all while delivering excellent results for my clients.
My recent corporate work includes shooting and editing customer stories for Amazon and Microsoft, cutting promos for Roblox and Netflix, and editing short social cross- promos for Visa and the NFL, all under tight deadlines with high quality expectations, while balancing input from many voices.
I think you will find me intelligent and articulate, curious and adaptable, and I have done excellent work at the highest levels of the entertainment industry, all of which make me an ideal candidate for this position.
Thank you, >>Christopher A. Otwell

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate

Work Experience

Producer-Director, DP at HBO Max / Lightbox / One Earth LLC
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2022
Producer-Director, DP for The Fastest Woman on Earth. Led field and post production, coordinating a world-class crew, editors, writers, producers, and network executives; collaborated closely on editorial feedback while respecting sensitive subject matter.
Director of Photography at Ghost Atomic Productions
October 1, 2023 - Present
Director of Photography for corporate documentary projects; produced imagery for clients including Microsoft and Amazon; responsible for in-field and post workflow.
Editor at XTR Productions
January 1, 2024 - Present
Feature documentary produced in partnership with the Saudi Space Agency; hands-on in the editing process, incorporating feedback from multiple voices while handling sensitive subject matter; edited in English and Arabic.
Editor at Saw Horse Productions
January 1, 2013 - Present
Commercial/branded edits for over 100 spots for Cadillac, BMW, Uber, Subaru, HBO, Netflix, HP, Intel, Siemens, Roblox, Vogue Italia, NFL Players Association.
Editor at Saw Horse Productions
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
The Cost of Winning (HBO, 2018) – 2-episode high school football documentary series.
Camera Operator at NBC Studios
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Last Call with Carson Daly: fast and efficient field production, including doc profiles, celebrity interviews, and live concerts.
Camera Operator / DP at DCRipe Digital Entertainment
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009
Automotive and lifestyle production; DP and studio/location work.
Lighting Designer / Crew Chief at Freeman AV
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2009
Lighting designer and crew chief; installed and operated LED walls, event lighting for corporate events, trade shows, and tours.
Lighting Designer at Davinci Fusion
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
Lighting designer, crew chief, programmer for large events (e.g., Masera ti Quattro).
Lighting Technician at Current Events Int'l
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Lighting tech for corporate events, general sessions, rock & roll, and industry conferences (events for Yahoo, Oracle, Cisco, Microsoft, etc.).
Resident Lighting Designer at Alice Arts Theatre
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Resident lighting designer; designed and implemented repertoire hanging for a 400-seat theatre.
Producer-Director at HBO Max / Lightbox / One Earth LLC
January 1, 2022 - Present
A Max Original Documentary feature, nine years in the making, following Jessica Combs’ quest to break the world land speed record. Led a team in the field and in post, including editors, writers, producers, and network executives, including Oscar- and Emmy-winning producing partners. Hands-on in editing while respecting sensitive subject matter.
Director of Photography at Ghostatomic Productions
October 1, 2023 - Present
Corporate doc profiles for clients including Microsoft and Amazon.
Camera Operator at NBC Studios LA (The List / Last Call with Carson Daly)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Weekly field production, including doc profiles, celebrity interviews, live concerts.
Editor at David Productions Passport to Explore
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Adventure/Travel doc series, 8 episodes, including Pacific Northwest, Boston, NYC, DC.
Lighting Designer at Saw Horse Productions
January 1, 2013 - Present
Commercial/Branded work: over 100 spots for Cadillac, BMW, Uber, Subaru, HBO, Netflix, HP, and more; live events and installations.
LED Video Wall Specialist / Audio Specialist at SEIBO LLC
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2010
Installed LED walls and audio systems for auto-show industry; on-site supervision and operation.
Lighting Designer, Crew Chief, Programmer at Freeman AV
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2009
Corporate events, trade shows, breakouts, and touring production; multiple venues including Anaheim Convention Center.
Lighting Designer, Programmer at Davinci Fusion
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003
Lighting design jobs including major events and touring launches.
Lighting Technician at CURREN T EVENTS INT'L
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001
Corporate events, trade shows, general sessions; client coverage for Yahoo, Oracle, Microsoft, etc.

Education

BFA at Florida State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
BFA at Florida State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

OSHA 10 certified
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
OSHA 10 certified
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Other
    paper The Fastest Woman On earth

    Feature documentary for Lightbox and HBO Max. 9 years in the making, this film chronicles the life and untimely death of Jessi Combs and her attempt to break the Women’s World Landspeed Record. An epic adventure full of action, emotion, tragedy, and inspiration.

    Official trailer: