Chris Stinson

Chris Stinson works as producer and line producer with over 20 years' experience in the film industry. He studied film production at Lyndon State College before attending Columbia College Chicago. After graduating he moved to Los Angeles where he worked as an 1st Assistant Director before moving onto line producing.

In 2005, he was chosen to be part of the Film Independent Producing Lab. In 2008, he co-produced the Glamour Reel Moments Film Series whose directors included Kate Hudson, Rita Wilson and Kirsten Dunst. Then in 2010, he won the Van McLeod Film Award whose previous year's winner was Ken Burns.

Through the years, he's worked with critically acclaimed filmmakers including Miranda July on her films, Me and You and Everyone We Know and The Future, Azazel Jacobs on Terri (starring John C. Reilly), Jeff Priess on Low Down (starring Elle Fanning & John Hawkes), and Jamie Vanderbilt on Truth (starring Cate Blanchett & Robert Redford). Many of his films premiere at renowned international film festivals including the Sundance Film Festival and Cannes. In addition to feature films, Stinson has produced major international commercials for clients such as L' Oréal, L.G., and Samsung.

Hailing from New Hampshire, Stinson has a deep love for his home state. So much so he named his production company Live Free Or Die Films after the state motto. Importantly, he is also a wicked die-hard Red Sox fan and whenever possible he joyfully attends their games.

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