Chris Valentien

Weitere Namen
Christopher Fredrik Valentien (Geburtsname) Chris Valentin (Weiterer Name)
Director, Director of photography, Editing, Producer
Stuttgart

Biography

Chris Valentien was born in Stuttgart. Growing up in an art dealer family with a strong visual background, he feeds his family by working as a director of photography on music videos, commercials and feature films. In 1992, he met his friend and partner Till Terror aka Schauder at the Munich Film School and a fruitful collaboration began. As a cameraman, Chris photographed several award winning films, among them Till Terror’s "Strong Shit" and "City Bomber". While in film school he also directed several of his own short films, many of which earned him critical praise and awards. "Santa Smokes" marks his debut as a feature film director.

Source: German Films Service & Marketing GmbH

 

Filmography

2021/2022
  • Director of photography
2016
  • Director of photography
  • Still photography
2015
  • Director of photography
2015
  • Director of photography
2012
  • 2nd Camera unit
2009-2012
  • Director of photography
2007-2009
  • Director of photography
2004/2005
  • Director of photography
2004
  • Director of photography
2002/2003
  • Co-Director
2002
  • Director
  • Director of photography
  • Producer
2001/2002
  • 2nd Camera unit
1996/1997
  • Director of photography
1997
  • Director
1997
  • Director
1995
  • Director of photography
1995
  • Director
1992
  • Director of photography