Biography
Chris Beauchamp is a cinematographer, filmmaker, photographer and writer based in Grande Prairie, 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.
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
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)
A Typical Heart
Co-Director / Cinematographer / Co-Producer
Documentary, 2019
Arrival of Autumn – Better Off Without
Director / Cinematographer / Producer
Music Video, 2019
Aeternitas
Cinematographer, Co-Producer
Original Short Film
Winner: 2019 AMPIA Rosie Awards – Best Cinematographer in the Short Film Category
HomeMade – Episode 4 – Modern Homesteading
Cinematographer
TELUS Original Documentary, 2019
Mohsin Zaman – Fly Home
Co-Director, Co-Writer, Cinematographer
Music Video, 2017
Heroes
Director, Writer, Cinematographer
Branded content 2017
Client: Regional EMS Foundation, Grande Prairie
Shine Your Light
Co-director
Music video 2017
Client: Suicide Prevention Resource Centre
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
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.
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
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
Arnie the Viking
Creative Director, Writer
Branded content 2014
Client: nine10 Incorporated / Hansen Ford Lincoln
8x 1-minute spots, 4x 4-minute spots
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
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