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 the mediums of live-action, animation, VFX and emerging technologies. He has produced commercial content for brands such as Samsung, Facebook, Dell, Verizon, Audi and Google. Influenced by an upbringing immersed in music and percussion, Chris’ work features a rhythmic and energetic edit style paired with compelling visuals. After receiving a degree in Motion Design from the Savannah College of Art & Design, he began his career as a designer and animator establishing him as a skilled visual storyteller and influencing his transition into live-action directing. His passion for technology and narrative have coalesced to create powerful content for brands. Most recently, his work for Google Cloud and the NCAA produced the first live, predictive commercial spots with hundreds of animation assets, which garnered two Cannes Lions.
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”