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“Stories matter, and what matters
is the universal basis of everything.”

HIRE CHRIS

Storytelling

Passion Fueled. Story Driven.
Those who tell the stories rule the world.

~ Hopi Native American proverb

FILMING

Chris is available as a Director and Producer with experience across multiple genres including documentary, corporate, promos and narrative.

CONSULTING

Chris is available as a creative consultant bringing his expertise in storytelling, production, interactive and experiential. 

POST

Through his company Bean Labs, Chris provides full-service production, post-production and motion design.

GEAR

Production equipment is available for every budget.  The right tools and team will be sourced to tell the best story possible.

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José Baselga Cancer’s Fiercest Opponent

ONE DOCTOR’S CRUSADE TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF CANCER PATIENTS
José Baselga was a pioneering physician-scientist and an inspiring leader. Meet the visionary oncologist in this documentary – a portrait of a complex man whose work transformed the lives of thousands of patients and who leaves behind a titanic legacy, as told by those who knew him best.

Learn more about the documentary

Flea Market Flip

Recently Chris Valentino collaborated with The Cider Company to direct promos for Lara Spencer’s Flea Market Flip. The series is a flagship program for Great America Country.

Back in the Kitchen

Another helping of Get Your Full Course with Sunny Anderson. 

NYU Langone Perlmutter Cancer Center

Working with my friends at KZW advertising and cr8ny, I have had the pleasure of serving as editor, and sometime director and producer, for the NYU Langone Perlmutter Cancer Center campaigns. The team finds incredible people to profile and these commercials are rewarding for that alone.

Cycle 4 UC

Cycle 4 UC features professional cyclist and UC patient Cory Greenberg, who shares his drive to live with UC. 

Story Half Told

Chris Valentino worked with Pfizer on the Metastatic Breast Cancer campaign Story Half Told.  Chris developed a series of emotional and engaging videos such as these featuring mbc survivor Esther.

Melanoma Just Got Personal

It was a pleasure working with Troy Aikman and ‪#‎Novartis‬ on this campaign and to have the opportunity to work with Troy to tell his personal melanoma story.

Beth Fairchild is living with metastatic breast cancer.  It was a privilege to work with Beth to tell her story and those of other women for the Story Half Told campaign.   

Learn more about Beth Fairchild

Rates

Rates and production budgets are dependent on the type of project.

Please contact our office to schedule a review or request a quote.

Want to work together?

Email me at Chris@ChrisValentino.me

Visit Goodmor9.com or BeanLabs.com to learn more.

The Tools

While each project and budget will determine the creative need and use of gear, we have several cameras available for every budget. These include, but are not limited to, the RED dragon, Sony FX6, FS7, F5, Sony A7rii, A7sii, Canon 5D / 7D, and DJI Drones.

High quality sound recording equipment and lighting gear is also available.  Anything can be brought in to fit the project and scope.  

Need cinematic movement to enhance the story? Then consider the Freelfly MoVI or DJI Ronin. Sliders, small jibs and motion control can also be added to any shooting package. 

 

Nothing is future proof and many projects rely on the most basic of tools for storytelling. Either way, we will always use the best tool for the job.

4K and beyond

Nothing is future proof and many projects rely on the most basic of tools for storytelling. Either way, we will always use the best tool for the job.
I work with a fantastic group of voice artists and agencies. Finding the right sound is key to a pitch perfect story.

Sound Ideas

I work with a fantastic group of voice artists and agencies. Finding the right sound is key to a pitch perfect story.
With every project, I look not only how best to tell the story, but also how best to communicate it.

Strategy and Social

With every project, I look not only how best to tell the story, but also how best to communicate it.
Many of my projects are produced from beginning to end. A full, hands on approach is taken on every project. Collaboration and communication are at the core.

Editorial and Design

Many of my projects are produced from beginning to end. A full, hands on approach is taken on every project. Collaboration and communication are at the core.

Testimonials

“Working with Chris on multiple projects over the course of 6 years, our team has had nothing but positive experiences. From creative inception of a project through his highly-detailed knowledge and flawless implementation – Chris never disappoints. Bonus: His personal characteristics make him someone you’ll want to work with again and again.

Maryellen Royle
President, North America at Tonic Life Communications

“Chris is one of the most passionate, caring and inventive people I know.

Louis Leterrier
Director Now You See Me, The Incredible Hulk, Clash of the Titans

“Chris’ creative talent in production is unmatched and a true asset for clients. Chris takes pride in his work and is dedicated to exceeding client expectations from start to finish. His knowledge of the field combined with an artistic vision to bring ideas to life makes Chris an ideal business partner for small- and large-scale projects.

Stephanie DeViteri
VP, Account Director at Tonic Life Communications

“Chris manages to keep his cool in the toughest situations. Where others might settle with the easiest solution to any given production challenge, Chris always chooses the smartest. He’s good folk.

Richard Brukner
VP On-Air Time Warner Cable

“Working with Chris was a wonderful and rewarding experience. He contributes not only unique creativity to projects but also a keen management style. I hope to have more opportunities to work with him in the future.

Meghan Hindman
Director, Portfolio Communications PCBU Launch/Issues Lead at Pfizer

“Chris helped us understand new technologies, think through the possibilities, and implement a killer campaign for one of our most important clients.

Brian Rapp
Creative Director at Roberts Communications

“Chris Valentino is an honest, caring and responsible guy. I can think of few other people I’d like to be in business with.

Jordan Hoffman
Critic: ScreenCrush & Film.com . Columnist: StarTrek.com

“Chris is a director’s director. He knows where to cut, where to hold and is a story teller of the highest order. In addition he’s a wonderful and caring individual. I can’t say enough wonderful words about Chris as a person and as a filmmaker.

Cody Westheimer
Composer at NBCUniversal, Inc.