Chris has worked in educational support for film schools since graduating with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Communication Arts Department in 2006.  His degree covers film and television history, theory, and criticism, with a concentration in 16mm film production.  Chris is currently one of three studio technicians employed by the School of Motion Picture Arts, who support the curriculum’s equipment and classroom needs.  His various duties include receiving equipment reservations, assembling equipment packages, checking equipment in and out, maintaining the inventory, and acting as the first point of inquiry for equipment related questions.
In addition to his full time educational support staff career, Chris has worked on four independent feature films as boom operator, and regularly produces his own short films, videos, and photography.