Christopher Wells

Unique traits: Guessing wrong what people do for a living but enjoy trying. Calling myself a thumb wrestler champ when I'm really bad at it. I can catch food with my mouth as if I was in the circus.

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  Call Now Your Fantasy Awaits
  Film (short) by Kpictures Producer, writer, director, editor, actor Call Now Your Fantasy Awaits, inspired by the ultra-cheesy hotline commercials from the 80s and 90s. Wells explores the odd allure and absurdity of these commercials, channeling the humor and ambiguity that are hallmarks of his filmmaking style. “I always thought those commercials were a bit tacky, even laughable, and yet oddly enticing,” says Wells. “The phone operators must have been like sexy dungeon masters, creating fantasies on the fly to keep callers engaged. I’ve taken that retro concept and added my own weird and ambiguous twist.” Wells, celebrated for blending absurdity with meaningful social critiques in films like Don’t Litter in Prospect Park and Are You Happy with Pickles the Clown, invites viewers to consider whether his latest work carries a deeper commentary or is simply an exercise in offbeat entertainment. Shot entirely on the iPhone 15 Pro, the film demonstrates Wells' ability to create professional and thought-provoking content with minimal resources. This film features three very talented actresses: Cris Cordero, Hillary Sproul, and Sophia Campbell. Wells’ work often toes the line between bizarre humor and critical reflection, inviting viewers to see the world through a new lens.

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  Hey It's Just Jim
  Film (short) by Kpictures/Christopher Wells Producer, DP, Editor, Writer, Actor Filmmaker Christopher Wells, known for his twisted sense of humor, is back with his latest project, Hey It's Just Jim—a short film tailor-made for fans of offbeat comedy with a touch of creepiness, perfect for enhancing any 420 vibe. Shot entirely on an iPhone 15 against the vibrant fall colors of Prospect Park, this short film captures the season’s dramatic lighting and atmosphere. Initially in the midst of casting for another project, Wells decided to create this film on the fly when an actress dropped out at the last minute. Not wanting to miss the stunning autumn backdrop, he quickly penned Hey It’s Just Jim as a one-man endeavor, taking on the role of both cast and crew to bring his unique vision to life. Christopher challenges himself once again with a story that’s both hilarious and unnerving, introducing you to Jim—a guy who wears a paper bag over his head, loves to hide, and, yeah, likes to watch you. If that sounds strange, well, it’s meant to be. So, grab your biggest bong, light up, and get ready for a bizarre journey that’s guaranteed to leave you both laughing and questioning your reality. This is a weird shot film shot entirely on the iPhone 15 pro in Prospect Park.

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  Are You Happy with Pickles the Clown
  Film (short) by Kpictures/Christopher Wells Writer, producer, director, editor, actor Are You Happy with Pickles the Clown is a provocative mock manifesto exploring frustration with political hypocrisy and systemic corruption. Through unsettling footage of broken promises by both Republicans and Democrats, a man grows increasingly agitated, exposing how regular people are betrayed while politicians and corporations profit from our tax dollars. As he mockingly asks himself, “Are you happy?” the question shifts from being directed at his alter ego to challenging the audience. The tension builds as he confronts the uncomfortable reality: are we all clowns allowing our government to exploit us? Pickles the Clown isn’t happy with how big banks control our healthcare, how we continue to bail out Wall Street, and how corporations grow richer at the expense of everyday people. Why do we wage unnecessary wars while failing to learn from history? What will it take for us to demand change?

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  Stories for my Children's Children: Lessons from The Holocaust
  Documentary Producer, Director Logline: This isn’t a Holocaust documentary; it’s a personal tale about two people, the horrors that befell them and how their survival can influence the next generation. Her parents were Holocaust survivors. Her mother, a young woman at the time, and her family of five hid in a barn for two years as the Nazis took over Poland. During the winter months to stay warm they stood next to the farm animals and during the day they had to keep quiet in a hayloft so as not to be discovered. Nobody knew about their situation. Only the family who owned the farm were willing to take the risk of hiding a Jewish family from the Nazis. Discovery would surely get them all killed. Her father was not so lucky. He had a family but sadly, like many others, his first wife and children were shot and killed while he would be sent to a concentration camp to be worked to death. These are the stories told by their daughter Sarah Rolnick about her parents' experience with the Holocaust. We have to remember that evil people did horrible things but we can never forget how strong we are. This documentary talks about heartbreaking moments in history but leaves the audience full of hope and inspired. Directed and produced by Christopher Wells.

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  Dodgeball
  Film (short) by Kpictures/Christopher Wells Writer, Producer, Director, Actor Dodgeball (Sketch Comedy) is a bizarre and surreal short film featuring a hyper weirdo who targets an injured man with an onslaught of dodgeballs in a gymnasium. With each red rubber ball thrown in a fit of rage, the injured man succumbs to the chaos, falling to the ground in agony while the barrage continues. But is this just a strange comedy, or is it secretly a social commentary on the current state of our healthcare system? You decide. And just when things couldn’t get any weirder, the madman inexplicably starts vacuuming. What’s going on here? Prepare for absurdity, dark humor, and a little room for interpretation. Join the maddens.

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  The Luring
  Film by The Luring Movie LLC/Christopher Wells (Horror and Thriller) Writer/Producer/Director Garrett tries to recover a lost memory that took place during his tenth birthday at his family's vacation home in Vermont. Unbeknownst to him, something unspeakable happened; as a result Garrett was found in a non-responsive state by his parents. Psychiatrists call it dissociative amnesia - a loss of memory due to a traumatic event - but Garrett will soon learn some memories reveal things he wished weren't true. In this surreal psychological thriller, nightmares are blurred with reality; lies and manipulation runs rampant which leads to a catastrophic and disturbing ending.

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  Romantic Realism: The Art of Roderick A. Wells
  Documentary by Kpictures/Christopher Wells (Documentary) Writer/Producer/Director Romantic Realism The Art of Roderick A. Wells is about one of Vermont's greatest painters. Rod's work makes the viewer feel good with overwhelming warmth and peace. His gentleness, generosity and connection towards Vermont is evident in his work. We are more than thrilled with this passion project. This documentary shows the love of a son towards his father and will make you feel passionate about Rod's inspiring work.

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  Good Question
  Series by Kpictures/Christopher Wells (Documentary) Writer/Producer/Director The new reality web series Good Question, created by Christopher Wells, is a show that aims to create an ongoing conversation among us all, no matter your party affiliation. If we ask the right kinds of questions, we then think about the prominent issues we currently face and why. We realize we are in this together and maybe we shouldn't be so divided. The interviews feature working class Americans from different demographics. Young and old, gay and straight, black and white are all represented. This is an honest look at how our country is run from the very people who best represent us. Each show will feature new people being interviewed in a professional setting and forum to speak their mind.

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  My Fondest
  Film (short) by Kpictures/Christopher Wells (Drama, Family and Short) Writer/Producer/Director My Fondest is a short film about the afterlife and the return to a happier time. This film is to help people who are trying to cope with loss.

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  Elimination Strain
  Film (short) by Kpictures/Christopher Wells (Horror and Short) Writer/Producer/Director Elimination Strain is a proof of concept. TITLE: ELIMINATION STRAIN TAGLINE: THE MOST TERRIFYING CONSPIRACY THEORY IS THE ONE THAT'S AFTER YOU LOG LINE: A MASKED PSYCHOPATH TERRORIZES A YOUNG COUPLE THROUGH EERIE TEXT IMAGES, THEN APPEARS INSIDE THEIR HOME, FORCING THEM TO FIGHT FOR THEIR LIVES

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  Liz
  Film (short) by Kpictures/Christopher Wells (Comedy and Short) Writer/Producer/Director/Actor Liz is a very moody and demanding....mannequin who has a strong hold over her delusional boyfriend Fred (played by Christopher Wells) who decides it's a good idea to throw her a birthday party with his family.

• Best Thriller Feature Motor City Nightmares International Film Festival
  (2019)

• School of Visual Arts
  (1993-1997)