Chris Cassels

Cultural Films

I was hired by The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area to produce a series of 10 films of the coolest and most out of the way music venues peppered throughout The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. The series is titled The Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina.

I was also hired by the BRNHA to film, produce and direct the 10th Anniversary of the BRNHA located in Asheville, NC. Advent Health of Hendersonville, NC hired me to film, produce and direct the Blue Zone based on the book by Dan Buettner, The Blue Zones.

Documentaries of the Heart

These two films are some of my best work! Nicaragua’s Hope is the story of El Ayudante in Leon, Nicaragua and how they help children and families in one of the desolate areas in the Western Hemisphere. The Right Path is the story of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee’s newest leadership program, designed to educate the next generation about the Cherokee way.

Music Films

I was hired as one of five cameramen on Ben Lovett’s Heart Attack and to help design the set with lights and ribbons. It was truly a team effort. Produced, directed and edit by David Bragg of Flying Pigs Studios of Charlotte, North Carolina. Fun Fun Fun!

The other film is Happy Feet. It’s one of Firecracker Jazz Band’s best music videos. The Asheville arts community came out for this film. Story concept was created by Hobe Ford of Asheville and the film was directed by Shane Peters of Asheville. I had the privilege to work on this production as one of the cameramen and direct lighting. This film is whimsical and was so much fun to make and watch! We had flying monkeys and munchkins!

Real Estate

I have always loved selling Real Estate through my films. I begin filming for Real Estate in 1982 and have worked in nine countries spinning tales of exotic and out of the way treasures, which are all awaiting your discovery. Our approach to selling is to showcase the Sizzle!

Explore Roco Ki in the Dominican Republic, Andi McDowell and Tiger Woods story. The last film in this group takes you to Royal Island, Bahamas. I sell Real Estate with stories and moving pictures dancing with music. When you have to stand out… call me.

Adventure ahead…

Special places in the world need special treatment! The first film, Unlike Anything, was created with a team of 12 and was filmed at Eagles Nest in Banner Elk, North Carolina.

The second film, Alma-Del Pacifico, was film by a crew of 1, me. It was created over several trips to Costa, Rica. It always takes several trips to tell the story, or at least that’s my story.

Selling the Dream

One of my specialties is music! I have recorded and produced music on the national stage and I understand music’s power and magic better than most. These two films showcases my God given award winning musical talents. Canyon Ridge music was written and produced by me and my buddy David Floyd to match the editing in post. 99% of the time I begin my edits with music.

Television Commercials

I manage and work with some amazing creative teams for your conceptual TV Spot! I have in my arsenal award winning writers, producers and directors that can weave your story into a huge hit. I am also connected to the best film crews in the nation. I bring to the set World-Class cinema cameras, jibs with motorized heads, robotic sliders, lights, HMI lights, gimbals, gels, screens and much more. I have been shooting and producing award winning national TV Spots since 1982.

Animation

I produce and create animation for any marketing campaign. These two anime’s were produced for Shoot Like a Pro’s Christmas Cards and were used on social media. The Ultimate Flashy Lure!