May • 2023
Chris was wonderful to work with! Would hire him again in a heartbeat.
CHRIS C.
Atlanta, GA, USA
3 reviews$500 - $1250 / Day
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Chris Cella is a commercial director and documentary filmmaker based between Atlanta and Los Angeles. With over 15 years of experience, he excels in emotional storytelling, technical expertise and capturing cultural nuance. He has directed commercials for Aflac, IHG, Chick-fil-A, Rent.com, American Cancer Society, and more. His expertise with in-camera transitions, UI integration and VFX makes him a strong fit for visually ambitious campaigns. Chris has also filmed documentaries across North America, Africa, Asia, and South America for National Geographic, Outside Television, Business Insider and many others. He also spent two years in Thailand, developing a food travel series. As both a director and DP, he blends research, story, lighting and ingenuity to deliver high-end work.
Top Services
- Documentary DP
- 2 reviews
- Video Journalist
- 2 reviews
- Sound Mixer
Clients
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Top Projects
Produced for GLP Films
Okapi Conservation Project: On the Front Line of Conservation in DR Congo on Vimeo
Environmental destruction, civil unrest, and poaching threaten these remarkable forest dwellers that are unique to the DR Congo. It is only by the combined efforts of locals working towards sustainably and environmental eco-enthusiasts at the OCP that the okapi population can thrive in safety.
- Documentary DP
- Sound Mixer
Produced for GLP Films
World's Most Dangerous Road
This National Geographic feature is about the world's most dangerous road. Located in the mountains of Bolivia, this road has claimed numerous lives due to it's steep and narrow passages.
- Documentary DP
- Sound Mixer
5.0 Produced for Business Insider
Looking for an experienced video journalist/videographer to shoot in the Atlanta, Georgia area in late April/early May
- Documentary DP
- Video Journalist
Produced for GLP Films
GLP Films | Africa Teaser Trailer on Vimeo
- Documentary DP
- Sound Mixer
- Commercial DP
5.0 Produced for Global Citizen
What is Motherhood like Around the World--Thailand
Global Moms "More Than Art"
- Documentary DP
Iron / Carbon
Personal project documenting bladesmith Daniel Moye. I produced, directed, dp’d, edited and scored this film.
- Documentary DP
- Creative Director
- Production Company
- Line Producer
Equipment
Camera
- 4K Camera
- Action Camera
- Drone Camera
- DSLR Camera
Audio
- Audio Recorder
- Directional Microphone
- Lavalier Microphone
- Wireless Microphone
- XLR Microphone
Miscellaneous
- External Recorder
- Slider
- Stabilizer
Lighting
- Fluorescent Video Lights
- LED Lights
- Studio Panel Lighting Kit
- Tungsten Lighting Kit
Lenses
- Macro
- Prime
- Standard Zoom
- Super Telephoto
- Telephoto
- Wide
Editing
- Ableton Live
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- DaVinci Resolve
All Services
Production Support
- Documentary DP
- Editorial Photographer
- Journalist
- Video Journalist
- Commercial DP
- Line Producer
Post Production
- Sound Mixer
Miscellaneous
- Fixer
- Creative Director
- Production Company