Christopher Blauvelt is an American cinematographer, and a third generation film craftsman.

Career

Blauvelt started his career in the camera and electrical department under cinematographers Harris Savides, Christopher Doyle and Lance Acord.

He continued to work with cinematographer and mentor Savides until his sudden death from brain cancer.[1][2]

Filmography

Feature film

YearTitleDirectorNotes
2010Meek's CutoffKelly Reichardt
2012Nobody WalksRy Russo-Young
The DiscoverersJustin Schwarz
2013The Bling RingSofia CoppolaWith Harris Savides
Max RoseDaniel Noah
Night MovesKelly Reichardt
The Disappearance of Eleanor RigbyNed Benson
2014Low DownJeff Preiss
How and WhyCharlie KaufmanTV movie[3]
2015I Am MichaelJustin Kelly
Sweet KandyNicholas Peate
2016IndignationJames Schamus
Certain WomenKelly Reichardt
2018Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on FootGus Van Sant
State Like SleepMeredith Danluck
Mid90sJonah Hill
2019The Dead OnesJeremy Kasten
First CowKelly Reichardt
2020Emma.Autumn de Wilde
2022Warm BloodRick CharnoskiAlso executive producer
Showing UpKelly Reichardt
What RemainsRan Huang
2023May DecemberTodd Haynes
2025Hot MilkRebecca LenkiewiczWith Si Bell
The MastermindKelly Reichardt

Documentary film

YearTitleDirectorNotes
2022StutzJonah Hill
2023Ignore Heroes - The True Sounds of LibertyJack GrishamWith Kenneth Vatan-Woodall
2026IPIYasmin Hed

Music video

Cinematographer

YearTitleArtistDirectorRef.
2007"Pennywhistle"ALOKEJack Patrick
2013"Stay"Tiny HeartsJustin Kelly
"Glory to the World"El Perro Del MarEmily De Groot
"Working Class Hero"Green DaySamuel Bayer
"Underdog"Turin BrakesSophie Muller
2016"Dark Necessities"Red Hot Chili PeppersOlivia Wilde[4]

Director

YearTitleArtistRef.
2020"Deleter"Grouplove[5]
"Youth"[6]

Awards

For his work on Meek's Cutoff, Blauvelt earned an ICP Nomination, and best cinematography at the Valladolid International Film Festival for Night Moves.

In 2012, Variety hailed him as a "Cinematographer to Watch".[7] In 2013, Indiewire also listed him as a "Cinematographer to Watch".[8]

In 2014, Blauvelt won the Dramatic Cinematography award at the Sundance Film Festival, for Low Down.

References

  1. ^ Oliver Lyttelton (26 June 2012). "On The Rise '12: 5 Cinematographers Lighting Up Screens I - The Playlist". The Playlist. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
  2. ^ "Cinematographer Christopher Blauvelt Talks Taking Over 'The Bling Ring' for Harris Savides". Film.com
  3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 14, 2014). "John Hawkes & Michael Cera To Star In Charlie Kaufman's FX Comedy Pilot". Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  4. ^ Chad Smith (31 May 2016). "....aaaannnd cut!!". No. 737792127422193664.
  5. ^ "Watch Grouplove Get Rowdy in New 'Deleter' Music Video". Rolling Stone. 9 January 2020.
  6. ^ "Grouplove: "Youth" With "Twin Peaks" Star Grace Zabriskie - PAPER". 4 March 2020.
  7. ^ David Heuring (13 February 2012). "Blauvelt: Pays tribute to '70s cinema with 'Walks'". Variety
  8. ^ Indiewire. "Christopher Blauvelt". Indiewire