Direction / Design / VFX
CHRIS FINN is a Director / CD at Scholar in LA.
His work encompasses a multi-disciplinary, design-driven approach to storytelling that spans live-action, animation, VFX, and emerging technologies. Shaped by an early passion for music, percussion, and theater, Chris brings a rhythmic and kinetic sensibility, crafting cinematic spectacle through movement, design, and visual effects. After receiving a degree in Motion Design from the Savannah College of Art & Design, he began his career as a designer and animator, laying the foundation for his transition into directing. Known for wearing multiple hats and blending mediums, his work often pushes the boundaries of style and technology to deliver bold, visually compelling narratives. Most recently, his SCAD fashion film was accepted into TribecaX.
In addition to working in a digital realm, Chris also enjoys shooting film & alternative photography.
PRESS & RECOGNITION
Tribeca X Awards / Cannes Lions / AICP Awards / D&AD Awards / StashMedia / LBB Online / One Show
2023
Maxon Interview
Exploring the ‘Dimensions’ of Fashion With Maxon One
2023
SHOTS Feature
Scholar Journeys through the multiverse for SCAD Fashion 2023
2022
Motionographer Project Breakdown
Xbox “Ara: History Untold”
2022
StashMedia Feature
Scholar Drops Massive Trailer for Xbox “Ara: History Untold”
2021
SHOTS Interview
How to film athletes in a virtual world
2021
Insydium X-Particles Interview
The Akamai Experience advert
2020
SHOOT Online
"Purpose" For U.S. Space Force
2015
Motionographer Interview
Behind the Scenes: “Donning the Digital Mask: Anonymous”