Chris Ekstein
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Cinematographer
- Director
Chris Ekstein graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts and received
his MFA from the American Film Institute, where his 35mm thesis
received the prestigious Alfred P. Sloan Grant. He is also the
recipient of the Panavision New Film Maker Award. In 2010, Chris won
best cinematography at the American International Film Festival. Chris
has been a cinematographer on award winning projects; including
features Mexican Sunrise (Gold Award-WorldFest) and Callous (Best
Picture-IndieFest). He shot theatrically released basketball
documentary Gunnin For That #1 Spot with director Adam Yauch (MCA) of
the Beastie Boys (Tribecca Film Festival). Chris has shot and directed
national commercials including World Series of Poker (Zambezi Agency)
and Lauren Conrad for Complete Eye Care Solutions (Edelman). Chris is a
member of IATSE Cinematography Guild and the Society of Camera
Operators. He is a founding partner of Market Street Productions in
Venice, CA.
