Chris Newberry

From Fargo Filmmaking

Chris Newberry (b. 1974) is a filmmaker. A graduate of Northwestern University, Newberry holds a Masters Degree from Goldsmiths College at the University of London and is a two-time recipient of the Jerome Foundation Media Arts Grant. His 1999 short film 20/20 Vision enjoyed a national festival run after earning a Best of the Fest Award at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival. The film also received national media attention when its featured player, wrestling-star-turned-pop-culture-icon Jesse “The Body” Ventura, was elected governor of Minnesota. Newberry, who lives in Minneapolis, has completed his fifth short film, Sweet Caroline, and is developing long-form projects. He also works in commercial production and design.

[edit] Filmography

[edit] As Director

• A Song without a Name (2008)
• If We Knew Their Stories (2007)
• Sweet Caroline (2005)
• Agora (2001)
• 20/20 Vision (1999)
• Baby in My Drink (1997)

[edit] External Links

• Chris Newberry at the Internet Movie Database