Charles Poekel
Charles Poekel is an American filmmaker and cinematographer known for his work in independent cinema.
Career
Poekel made his directorial debut with Christmas, Again, a feature inspired by his personal experience working at a Christmas tree stand in New York City. The film premiered at the Locarno Film Festival and the Sundance Film Festival, and was nominated for a Independent Spirit [John Cassavetes Award|John Cassavetes Award] at the Independent Spirit Awards. Noted 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.Poekel is currently the interim chair of film at Cornish [College of the Arts] in Seattle and director of the Bainbridge Island Film Festival.