Christopher Mitchell is a director and director of photography with over 15 years of experience directing and shooting for true crime documentary series, reality shows, commercials, and documentary films. He has directed over 55 episodes of Snapped: Killer Couples on Oxygen and worked on shows like The First 48, How Stuff Works, and BlackOut. Mitchell also shoots with high speed cameras, directs dramatic recreations, and develops unique visual styles for each project. Currently, he is directing episodes of Snapped: Killer Couples and overseeing production of a new true crime series.

1. Christopher Mitchell
Director/Director of Photography Email:
mitchellfilms@mac.com Phone: 865.567.9084
Snapped: Killer Couples, Oxygen - 2013-Present
Oversaw and directed dramatic recreations for more than 55 episodes and 6 seasons of this
highly popular true crime series. Currently communicate directly with both crew and the
Executive Producer, to develop unique visuals for each episode. Continue to direct crew,
actors, and all visual and story elements of recreations for all episodes of seasons seven and
eight.
Snapped: Killer Couples, Oxygen - 2011-2013
Worked closely with the Executive Producer to develop a visual style for the series, directing
photography of both field interviews and b-roll for more than twenty episodes of the three
inaugural seasons. Also directed photography for recreations of four episodes before
becoming Director of all recreations for the series.
ASC Master Class - 2015
The ASC Master Class is an intensive five-day seminar taught in Los
Angeles by some of the best cinematographers in the world.
Oxygen Network Development Project, Oxygen - 2015
Was hand-picked by the network to direct a pilot for a new development project. Worked
with the Executive Producer to write and edit scripts. Developed a unique visual language for
the potential series, often accounting for post production text graphics to be incorporated.
Based on this pilot, the show has been green-lit, and begins episodic production Summer
2015.
Fatal Attraction - TV One - 2012-Present
Coordinated and executed all photographic elements of multiple episodes of this
documentary, true crime, television series. Directed photography for witness interviews as
well as dramatic recreations of significant events in homicide investigations.
Wild West Alaska, Animal Planet - 2012
Operated the Phantom HD Gold for high-speed, firearm photography in the inaugural
season of this award-winning, reality series. Traveled all over Alaska to find distinct locations
for time lapse and real time b-roll and scenes for the show.
The First 48, A&E - 2011
Field-produced and documented multiple, real life, homicide cases for this critically
acclaimed investigative reality series. Worked closely with homicide investigators and other
law enforcement officials, documenting their race against the clock to solve homicides.

2. Coordinated with fellow field- producers and post-producers to develop compelling
storylines for this formula-driven series.
Snapped, Oxygen - 2008-2009
Directed photography on dramatic recreations for this true crime, documentary television
series featuring women involved in violent crimes.
Walmart, VIMBY - 2012-2013
Worked closely with Walmart marketers and VIMBY to create a new style of commercial.
Directed 10 of these unique commercials for television broadcast. Developed and directed
additional 60 second companion videos for walmart.com.
The Bold Standard, Dunn Bros Coffee - 2011-2012
Directed a series of short commercials for the 25th anniversary of Dunn Bros Coffee.
Worked closely with Dunn Bros Head of Marketing to develop documentary-style
commercials highlighting the different elements of the Dunn Bros "Bold Standard."
BlackOut, Atmosphere Pictures - 2009-2014
Worked closely with the Director to develop the style and concept for this award-wining,
feature length documentary film. Utilized RED cameras and technologies to shoot
interviews, b-roll, and time lapse footage drawing attention to the price we pay for energy on
a global scale.
“Speedway in Lights,” Bristol Speedway - 2013
Planned and executed lighting, camera, and frame-by-frame animation for this stop motion,
holiday commercial using Dragon Frame software. Worked closely with Production Designer
to orchestrate complex camera and set movements.
Finger Friendly Weather, Wunderground.com - 2013
Directed photography and lighting elements of six miniature sets for this award-winning
series of promotional weather vignettes for Wunderground.com.
Biography, A&E - 2008
Directed narrative recreations on two episodes of this biographical documentary television
series. Planned logistics for a multi-car police chase on a closed highway working with a
vehicle-mounted jib.
Music Video, United Pursuit - 2007
Directed dozens of actors and crew for this narrative music video. Worked closely with
musical artists to plan photography and compose images supporting song lyrics. Combined
both 16mm and 35mm film.
“High Impact-M16,” History Channel - 2009
Directed photography for this hour long documentary special telling the history of the M-16
rifle. Implemented high-speed photography composing and capturing images of bullet
projection.

3. How Stuff Works, Discovery Channel - 2009
Directed photography for three, hour long episodes of this informative documentary
television series.
“How Whiskey Made America,” Discovery Channel - 2010
Directed photography for this hour long, educational, television documentary exploring the
ways in which whiskey influenced America’s history. Organized and photographed over
twenty stop-motion animations.
“Future Engineering,” Discovery Channel - 2008
Directed photography for this hour long, technology-based documentary television special.
Project Treehouse, DIY Network - 2006
Directed photography for this five-part, instructional television special. Managed and created
photographic elements within a tight production schedule.
EPIX Promos, Atmosphere Pictures - 2009
Documented events and interviews with fans attending Star Trek convention. Employed
body camera mounts to create innovative time lapses within six, one-minute promotional
videos for EPIX, an up-and- coming premium movie channel.
Good, True, and Beautiful, Atmosphere Pictures - 2009-2012
Worked with RED cameras to shoot interviews and b-roll on this feature-length
documentary film. Conceived a visual style to highlight the film’s exploration of mental and
social evolution
within human culture.
“Great Fall Vacations,” Fine Living Network - 2006
Second unit photography on this hour long documentary television special. Shot b-roll and
time lapses of nature at change of season from Summer to Autumn.