“I can't express enough how much Chris gives to his students. He is a fantastic teacher, extremely knowledgeable, and generous with his time and wisdom. He's very, very positive and encouraging. I'm very grateful for Chris.”
“Chris steps you through the process, identifies weak points in your work and leads you to solutions without just telling you how to fix something. He’s always positive and supportive. Good vibes all around.”
“Chris is a phenomenal teacher who is busy in his day job writing and producing films but shares his smarts and enthusiasm generously with his students. He really gets you to dig into character and find their Modus Operandi, the real engine of any good story.”
“Chris is one of those rare teachers who is able to see art from a high level. He was able to help me look at my script in a more focused and serious way and maybe create something that would actually be meaningful. He is a gem. I was changed for the better after his class.”
“His information was clear, and he explained everything in perfect sequence. He encouraged everyone in the class and he challenged us with his questions. He took the time to listen and explain every element.”
“Chris was so supportive, positive, & thorough. He was a joy to work with. I liked that each class combined: 1. One-on-one, interactive work w/ each student based on our completed homework 2. A detailed lecture 3. Excerpts of a different movie each week to illustrate the focus of his lesson. I loved his enthusiasm, his lack of cynicism, & his ability to give each student his full focus, helping us troubleshoot issues & redirecting us in a positive way when necessary without ever being overly critical. He made us feel as if he genuinely WANTED to be there with us, and enjoyed the process of working with us, which is huge.”
“Chris is obviously a master at storytelling and his feedback is invaluable. I learned so much from his templates and teaching. He also was able to absorb our story ideas in all their complexity and offer really helpful feedback. He was also encouraging and enthusiastic about all of our ideas! I felt very supported.”
“He explained things so clearly, inspirationally, and in such a kind manner! I loved this class!!”
“He explained the importance of character to a successful screenplay. I enjoyed the way Chris broke down the way to develop the right character for the project and how to turn their flaws, motivations, and desires into a plot.”
“He's a master of story crafting and also exceptional at giving feedback in such a tactful way that it's inspiring every time!”
“Chris gives very helpful feedback and is interested in helping each student work through their ideas. I enjoyed my class with him.”
“Chris elaborated and broke down his points in a way that was very easy to understand. Very enjoyable class--I feel I could listen to him for hours.”
“Chris is one of my absolute favorite instructors and his focus on character is 1000% what I've needed. I love that he breaks down a script/movie like Erin Brockovich to help us understand why and how this character works and drives the plot of the feature film forward. Chris also has wonderful writing exercises which are thought-provoking, helping us to understand our character inside and out. Lastly, Chris has the BEST feedback: he gives us step by step rationale for why something works or doesn't work, gives great advice and pitches to our stories, and knows how to give constructive feedback while also giving us the confidence in our ideas and our creative direction.”