Christopher Blauvelt


Christopher Blauvelt is an American cinematographer, and a third generation film craftsman.

Career

Blauvelt started his career in the camera and electrical department under cinematographers Harris Savides, Christopher Doyle and Lance Acord.
He continued to work with cinematographer and mentor Savides until his sudden death from brain cancer.

Filmography

Feature film

Documentary film
YearTitleDirectorNotes
2022StutzJonah Hill
2023Ignore Heroes - The True Sounds of LibertyJack GrishamWith Kenneth Vatan-Woodall
2026IPIYasmin Hed

Music video

Cinematographer
YearTitleArtistDirectorRef.
2007"Pennywhistle"ALOKEJack Patrick
2013"Stay"Tiny HeartsJustin Kelly
"Glory to the World"El Perro Del MarEmily De Groot
"Working Class Hero"Green DaySamuel Bayer
"Underdog"Turin BrakesSophie Muller
2016"Dark Necessities"Red Hot Chili PeppersOlivia Wilde

Director
YearTitleArtistRef.
2020"Deleter"Grouplove
2020"Youth"Grouplove

Awards

For his work on Meek's Cutoff, Blauvelt earned an ICP Nomination, and best cinematography at the Valladolid International Film Festival for Night Moves.
In 2012, Variety hailed him as a "Cinematographer to Watch". In 2013, Indiewire also listed him as a "Cinematographer to Watch".
In 2014, Blauvelt won the Dramatic Cinematography award at the Sundance Film Festival, for Low Down.