Chris Metzler

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Director and Producer @ Tilapia Film
San Francisco, CA, US
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San Francisco, California, United States, United States
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About Chris Metzler

I'm an Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker and lead producer at Tilapia Film, a production company which uses damn good music, stylishly funky graphics and offbeat subjects to highlight environmental, cultural, scientific and just plain “weird” issues of contemporary America.I also freelance as a producer for a wide variety of documentary, commercial, corporate, music video projects and short news documentaries.Additional activities include film festival curation, leading filmmaking workshops, serving on film festival juries, and being a panelist/speaker at film related events.Specialties: Directing & Producing - www.tilapiafilm.com

Chris Metzler's Current Company Details
Tilapia Film

Tilapia Film

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Director and Producer
San Francisco, CA, US
Website:
csueastbay.edu
Employees:
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Company phone:
(510) 885-3000
Chris Metzler Work Experience Details
  • Tilapia Film
    Director And Producer
    Tilapia Film
    San Francisco, Ca, Us
  • Tilapia Film
    Director/Producer
    Tilapia Film Jun 2008 - Present
    We produce documentaries which have been broadcast nationally on PBS, The Sundance Channel, Starz and The Documentary Channel. We also create corporate and non-profit videos for clients such as Toyota, PG&E, Symantec, Marginal Revolution University, KIPP, IDEO, International Rescue Committee (IRC), Marguerite Casey Foundation, Harper Collins, Macmillan Publishing, Penguin Books, Rutgers University, US Department of Energy and Youth Radio.
  • Consulting Producer
    Story Consultant
    Consulting Producer 2005 - Present
    Serves as an independent documentary film story consultant, grant writer and distribution strategist on multiple feature docs—with a focus on films that tell urgent, character-centered stories.Partial list of films:COMING OUT: A 50 YEAR HISTORY (2018) features transgender teen, Jazz Jennings, who narrates this film exploring the history of public gay identity from the 1950s through today. Broadcast nationally on PBS.NAT BATES FOR MAYOR (2017) tells the story of an outrageous mayoral race in Richmond, CA - home to the state's second largest refinery where Chevron spent more than $3 million to back an 83-year-old candidate. Nothing is clear-cut as the film potently mixes issues of corporate influence, race, gentrification, homophobia, political self-determination, and humor -- all told through the lives of bigger-than-life small-town characters. Broadcast on KQED's series "Truly, CA" and available on major VOD platforms.FIRST FRIDAY (2016) follows a diverse group of residents and community leaders, in the aftermath of a tragedy, as they work to preserve the event that symbolizes Oakland's recent renaissance. Broadcast nationally on the PBS series "AfroPoP!".TO BE TAKEI (2014) takes a look at the many roles played by eclectic actor/activist George Takei of Star Trek fame, whose wit and humor have helped him to become a beloved figure and Internet phenomenon. Premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.KEEP THE PROMISE: THE GLOBAL FIGHT AGAINST AIDS (2013) is narrated by Margaret Cho and the film profiles advocates from around the world who attended the 19th International AIDS Conference.MARIA FULL OF HOPE (2011) tells the story of one young woman as she reflects on her challenging past, joins a local community organization and becomes an inspiring leader battling the dropout crisis in Chicago. Released nationally via Ironweed Films.500 MILES TO BABYLON (2007) explores the invasion and occupation of Iraq told through the eyes of a journalist in Fallujah.
  • California State University - East Bay
    Adjunct Instructor - Art Department
    California State University - East Bay Aug 2021 - Present
    Hayward, California, United States
    Instruct students and design the curriculum for the studio class, Time Based Art, in the Art Department at Cal State East Bay.The class provides an introduction to time-based art and design, using traditional and digital media. Students design, analyze, and produce time-based artworks and experiences, through presentations, studio projects, problem solving, and written assignments.
  • Sf Docfest
    Director Of Programming
    Sf Docfest Jan 2014 - Present
    San Francisco Bay Area
    Assists in managing all aspects of programming for a cutting edge independent documentary film festival that screens over 60 films annually. Additional duties include: Develop relationships with filmmakers, distributors and community leaders. Write program notes and other original copy for publications. Contribute to marketing, publicity and outreach efforts. Introduce screenings and conduct post-screening Q&As. Identify potential funding partnerships and sponsors.
  • Kcetlink
    Director/Producer
    Kcetlink Oct 2013 - Present
    Greater Los Angeles Area
    Freelance director/producer of short documentaries for the transmedia journalism project ARTBOUND. The show tells stories from the arts and cultural landscape of Southern California for online and television audiences.Through the years the projects have received multiple nominations and wins from the Los Angeles Press Club National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards.

Chris Metzler Skills

Documentaries Post Production Film Production Directing Broadcast Video Final Cut Pro Producing Video Editing Music Videos Video Production Television Publicity Editing Entertainment Music Media Production Digital Media Production Documentary Short Films Storytelling Screenwriting Commercials Cinematography New Media Hd Video Feature Films Multimedia Live Events Video Post Production Avid After Effects Shooting Video Music Video Production Distribution

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