Christopher Warwick(I)
- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Born in Durham, England in 1971, Christopher's family moved to Southern
Ireland at age 6 where he spent a short time modeling clothes for a
number of Irish catalogues. His break into the film industry came a
year later after a producer, whilst at a photo shoot, spotted him and
invited him to screen test for an Irish TV soap.
Amongst his many successes as a child actor, Chris performed as Artful Dodger in a nationwide tour of Oliver! (Bill Kenwright Ltd.) and appeared in numerous television shows both in England and Ireland. But fearing this was affecting his academic work, Christopher's father directed him to concentrate more on school and so he slowly broke away from his success on the film and theater circuit.
Remnants of Christopher's acting bug stayed with him through university where he studied double major in Psychology and English Literature. He spent summer vacations from university in work at North American summer camps, largely directing youth theater and teaching children how to act.
Back at home, he taught drama as a volunteer for a local society and began directing plays and musicals for them. At last, Chris had found the place he felt most comfortable and most capable. Unfortunately, Chris still did not recognize this as his career intention. After leaving university he started teaching full time to pay the bills whilst receiving professional actors coaching at the London Academy for Music and Dramatic Art.
In 1997, Christopher bought himself his first movie camera, after already possessing a long-time interest in photography. After much playing around and making short amateur films, the penny finally dropped.
After some initial training, a local councilor asked him to make a documentary for the town's major river festival event that is held once every two years. Chris employed a small crew to help him make the film and here began his foray into a world behind the camera.
He spent the next two years learning everything he could about directing for film and editing before being introduced to a promoter at EMI Records in London. They had signed a new artist and wanted Chris to follow him around on tour and make a promotional video for them.
Such was the success of this film that aired on British television, that Christopher was encouraged by many to pursue a career as a filmmaker. With still much to learn and no formal training, Chris decided to go to film school and concentrate on directing fiction.
Christopher continues to act in various roles but is passionate about his directing career. To date he has directed television commercials, short films, music promos and music videos.
Amongst his many successes as a child actor, Chris performed as Artful Dodger in a nationwide tour of Oliver! (Bill Kenwright Ltd.) and appeared in numerous television shows both in England and Ireland. But fearing this was affecting his academic work, Christopher's father directed him to concentrate more on school and so he slowly broke away from his success on the film and theater circuit.
Remnants of Christopher's acting bug stayed with him through university where he studied double major in Psychology and English Literature. He spent summer vacations from university in work at North American summer camps, largely directing youth theater and teaching children how to act.
Back at home, he taught drama as a volunteer for a local society and began directing plays and musicals for them. At last, Chris had found the place he felt most comfortable and most capable. Unfortunately, Chris still did not recognize this as his career intention. After leaving university he started teaching full time to pay the bills whilst receiving professional actors coaching at the London Academy for Music and Dramatic Art.
In 1997, Christopher bought himself his first movie camera, after already possessing a long-time interest in photography. After much playing around and making short amateur films, the penny finally dropped.
After some initial training, a local councilor asked him to make a documentary for the town's major river festival event that is held once every two years. Chris employed a small crew to help him make the film and here began his foray into a world behind the camera.
He spent the next two years learning everything he could about directing for film and editing before being introduced to a promoter at EMI Records in London. They had signed a new artist and wanted Chris to follow him around on tour and make a promotional video for them.
Such was the success of this film that aired on British television, that Christopher was encouraged by many to pursue a career as a filmmaker. With still much to learn and no formal training, Chris decided to go to film school and concentrate on directing fiction.
Christopher continues to act in various roles but is passionate about his directing career. To date he has directed television commercials, short films, music promos and music videos.