Christopher Vanderwall

(He/Him)
Director/DP
Chicago, Illinois US
An experienced Director/DP with an eye for the visual. I have worked extensively in the commercial world as well and am able to add commercial polish to your project.

About

Chris Vanderwall got his start in film when he answered an ad in the paper for a personal assistant. He spent the next nine years traveling the world working for renowned Director/Cinematographer Scott Duncan. Vanderwall quickly learned to communicate a vision, create great work on any budget, and to load film reels in the back of a moving vehicle. Eventually Vanderwall branched out and became a Director/DP working simultaneously in the documentary world as well as commercials. With a keen eye for the visual, he has a true knack for quickly building relationships with those he is filming, creating a comfortable environment where subjects can be their truest selves. Vanderwall spent 5 years living and working in Los Angeles before relocating to Chicago where he currently resides.