Photo by Michael Arthur Aguirre
Originally from upstate NY, Chris moved to Los Angeles after attending college in Santa Barbara and began working extensively in the film and television industry. In 2012, he joined the roster of The Masses, a production company started by the late Heath Ledger and director, Matt Amato. With The Masses, Chris directed numerous music videos which were featured on acclaimed music websites such as Pitchfork, The Fader, and Filter. In the branded arena, he's brought his bold, visual style to content for burlesque superstar, Dita Von Teese, online media company, ATTN:, and lifestyle brands such as Nike, Adidas, Elle, and Esquire.
In 2019 his short film, Content, played at numerous festivals and was later acquired by the streaming platform, Revry. His latest short film, Stay Lost, starring Lukas Gage (White Lotus) and Keiynan Lonsdale (Love, Simon) premiered at the 2023 Outfest Film Festival.
Chris is currently in post on a documentary feature titled Flamingo Camp, which received a 2022 Completion Grant from the Frameline Film Festival and was one of six projects accepted to the 2023 Film Independent Documentary Lab.
CONTACT
FILM & TELEVISION:
Rafterman Media
Manager: Joe Montifiore
joe.sm@raftermanmedia.com
DIRECT:
info@chriscoats.com
ACCOLADES/ Press
2023
2022
“Flamingo Camp” - 2022 Frameline Film Fest Completion Grant
2021
2019
“CONTENT” Official Selection: 2019 Seattle Queer Film Festival, 2019 Out on Film Atlanta, 2019 Boston Film Festival, 2019 Berkshire Short Film Fest, 2019 LA Indie Fest, 2019 International Social Change Film Festival
“CONTENT” (Short Film) World Premiere at Outfest