Kris Koenig
Credits
| Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |
Producer, Writer, Director and Cinematographer
Television |
Sight: The Story of Vision Kris Koenig / Koenig Films |
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| 2013 |
Producer, Writer, Director and Cinematographer
Television |
Assaulted: Civil Rights Under Fire Kris Koenig / Dead Patriot Films |
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| 2009 |
Producer, Writer, Director and Photographer
Television |
400 Years of the Telescope (PBS Science Special 2009) Kris Koenig / Interstellar Studios |
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| 2005 |
Producer, Writer, Director and Videographer
Event |
Astronomy: Observations and Theroies Peter Berkow / Coast Learning / KOCE |
Education
| Year | Qualification | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | General Ed | Gavilan College |
| 1980 | General Ed | Gilroy High School |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit: Canon 1Dx, Canon Cameras, Canon EF 14mm, Canon EF 24-105mm, Canon EF 70-200mm, Canon EF 85mm, Fiilex 3 LED Light Kit, Matte Box and Filters, Rokinon T1.5 24mm, Rokinon T1.5 35mm, Rokinon T1.5 85mm, Sachtler 0450 FSB-6T Head w/ 75CF tripod and spreader, Sennheiser wireless Mics (2x), Tascam 4 channel field recorder
I can use: Canon Ef 24-105Mm, Tascam 4 Channel Field Recorder, Sennheiser Wireless Mics (2X), Fiilex 3 Led Light Kit, Rokinon T1.5 24Mm, Rokinon T1.5 35Mm, Rokinon T1.5 85Mm, Sachtler 0450 Fsb-6T Head W/ 75Cf Tripod And Spreader, Matte Box And Filters, Canon Ef 14Mm, Canon Ef 85Mm, Canon Ef 70-200Mm, Canon 1Dx, Canon Cameras
About me
Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Photographer and Writer (LA Emmy Award Winner 2X)Kris was the filmmaker for PBS production Sight: The Story of Vision (2016) and the associated VR immersion film Seeing: A Photon’s Journey Through Space and Mind. The project had a budget of $1.3M which was funded through underwriting secured mainly by his efforts.
He produced, wrote and directed the civil rights film Assaulted: Civil Rights Under Fire (2013). Duties included securing $250,000 in production funding through crowdsourcing and private investors, writing, directing, cinematography and post-production supervision.
Koenig conceived and managed as Principal Investigator (PI) the $3M National Science Foundation-funded project that produced the PBS Science Special 400 Years of the Telescope (2009). Roles included executive producer, producer, co-writer, director, and photographer.
Kris also produced and managed the creation of several non-broadcast films including Lagrimes di mi Madre dealing with urban street gangs infiltrating rural Butte County, CA, and the negative impacts it has on families and the individuals that join these gangs. The California Superior Court system uses this film for parental education. Additional productions included three shorts on humanitarian projects taking place in Tanzania based out of Chico, CA.
Koenig worked for hire as the producer, writer, and cinematographer for the PBS telecourse series Astronomy: Observations & Theories (20 x: 30). Kris was awarded two LA Area Emmy Awards for this series – Outstanding Non-news writer and Outstanding Instructional Programming.
Referees:
Available on request.
Additional information:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2861174
Two times LA Area Emmy Winner - Outstanding Non-news Writer and Instructional Programming.
Doctorate of Humane Letters (2017) Public Health Education (SIGHT: The Story of Vision
License & Passport
| Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
| Secondary Job Title | Writer / Director |
|---|---|
| Job Titles | Writer, Camera Operator, Producer, Director |
| Years in industry | 6+ years |