Charles Poekel (born April 17, 1984) is an American filmmaker and cinematographer known for his work in independent cinema.
Charles Poekel | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 17, 1984 (age 40) Summit, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Goddard College St. Lawrence University |
| Occupation(s) | Filmmaker, cinematographer |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Website | www |
Career
editPoekel made his directorial debut with Christmas, Again (2014), a feature inspired by his personal experience working at a Christmas tree stand in New York City.[1][2] The film premiered at the Locarno Film Festival and the Sundance Film Festival, and was nominated for a John Cassavetes Award at the Independent Spirit Awards.[3][4][5][6] Known for blending semi-documentary realism with fiction, Christmas, Again helped establish Poekel's reputation for a style rooted in intimate storytelling, often featuring real-life locations and settings.[7][8]
Poekel is currently the interim chair of film at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle and director of the Bainbridge Island Film Festival.[9][10]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | All In: The Poker Movie | Cinematographer | |
| 2011 | Making the Boys | Cinematographer | Documentary about the play The Boys in the Band (and movie) |
| 2011 | Fake It So Real | Producer | |
| 2014 | Hey Bartender | Cinematographer | |
| 2014 | Uncle Floyd (short) | Director, Producer | |
| 2014 | Christmas, Again | Director, Writer, Producer | Premiered at Locarno and Sundance |
| 2015 | Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead | Cinematographer | Documentary about National Lampoon |
| 2018 | Tomnoddy (short) | Director | Documentary about bubble artist Tom Noddy |
References
edit- ^ Van Hove, Micah (January 25, 2015). "Selling Trees: An Interview with Christmas, Again Filmmakers Charles Poekel and Kentucker Audley". No Film School. Archived from the original on November 12, 2024. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ Macaulay, Scott (January 23, 2015). "Sundance '15: Cinematographer Sean Price Williams on Shooting Christmas, Again". Filmmaker Magazine. Archived from the original on November 12, 2024. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ Erbland, Kate Erbland (November 25, 2015). "Springboard: Why 'Christmas, Again' Filmmaker Charles Poekel Freaked Out Over His Spirit Award Nomination". IndieWire. Archived from the original on November 12, 2024. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ Aguilar, Carlos (December 3, 2015). "Need Funding? Sell Christmas Trees: Charles Poekel Lived Christmas, Again Before He Shot It (on Super-16)". MovieMaker.
- ^ Macaulay, Scott (January 23, 2015). ""I Wanted the Film to Feel Like a Christmas Tree Ornament from your Attic": Charles Poekel on Sundance NEXT Film Christmas, Again". Filmmaker Magazine.
- ^ Holman, Jordan (August 12, 2014). "Locarno Talent: Charles Poekel On Why Christmas Tree Vendors Should Get More Recognition". Variety.
- ^ Hong, Nicole (November 22, 2015). "In Christmas, Again, a Brooklyn Tree Vendor's Heavy-Hearted Holiday". The Wall Street Journal.
- ^ Salovaara, Sarah (March 2, 2015). "Christmas in Springtime: Talking with Director Charles Poekel About His Film *Christmas, Again*". Brooklyn Magazine.
- ^ Hemmingsen, Jenn (November 4, 2024). "Four Day (Second) Annual Bainbridge Island Film Festival Features an Impressive Array of Indie Films". The Island Wanderer.
- ^ Kinkhabwala, Aditi (November 6, 2024). "Spartan Alum Kicks Off BI Film Festival". Bainbridge Review.