For 25 years, Chris Crater told stories for HBO, Discovery, CBS, and Paramount+. Now he wants to tell yours. In a world full of content, he makes films — lasting impressions that convert, and go beyond views and likes. No two films look alike, because no two stories are.
In Residence.
One production day a month. One hero film. Six vertical cutdowns, drip-fed one a week. Stills throughout. It's how the businesses that take their brand seriously show up every week — cinematic, not scrambling.
What's included, every month
- — One full production day
- — One hero brand film
- — Six vertical cutdowns, released weekly
- — Full still gallery
- — Priority scheduling & creative direction
What are you building?
One filmmaker, every world worth filming. Choose your lane — the work, the proof, and the pricing are tailored to it.
Brand Films & Campaigns
Brand films and campaigns for restaurants, boutique hotels, and owner-operated luxury brands — built to the standard of the screen.
Real Estate & Lifestyle
Listing and agent-brand films that sell a lifestyle, not square footage. Drone, score, color grade. Teaser in 3 days, film in 7.
Luxury Event Coverage
Cinematic coverage of the moments that only happen once — launches, galas, weddings, premieres. Filmed, not documented.
What cinematic actually looks like.
This isn't social media content. These are films — every frame intentional, every cut deliberate.
Keller Williams Northeast — Luxury Brand Film
Jason & Sharon — Wedding Film
The people who've been in the room.
“He is more than a videographer… he is an artist, a storyteller, and a true creative visionary. His work is powerful, elevated, and unforgettable.”
“His work does not just look good. It performs. I have gained new clients directly from his videos and have sold homes faster.”
“They handled everything from start to finish, so I could stay focused on running the business instead of managing a production.”
“After posting the video that he did, sales jumped, engagement increased, and orders started to flow.”
Before you book the call.
Why luxury only?+
Because craft takes time. We take on fewer projects and give every one network-television attention — real direction, score, color grade. If you're competing on price, we're not your studio. If you're competing on quality, we're the only call to make.
What’s your process?+
One discovery call sets the story and the price. Then a production day — Chris directs, shoots, and captures stills himself. Listing films deliver a teaser in three days and the full film in seven, and every project gets social cutdowns built for the platforms you actually use.
How much does a film cost?+
Listing films start at $1,500, event films at $2,000, and brand films at $2,500. In Residence, the monthly retainer, is $3,500/month. Every film is scoped to the story — you’ll have an exact number after one call.
Where do you work?+
Based in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey. Monmouth County and the Jersey Shore are home turf; we cover the tri-state area regularly and travel beyond it by arrangement.
Who actually shows up on the shoot?+
Chris. Every project is shot, directed, and colored by the same Emmy-nominated filmmaker — no handoffs, no B-team.
What makes this different from hiring a videographer?+
A videographer documents what happened. We build a story — casting, messaging, direction, and edit — designed to convert. It’s why no two of our films look alike: every business, home, and night has its own.
One call. One filmmaker.
Whether it's a luxury listing, a brand story, or something you can't quite categorize — if it needs to feel cinematic, let's talk.
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