Behind the Mask

ABOUT ME
Hello weirdos, freaks, and outcasts! I'm Christopher Sharp, a freelance filmmaker based in the Hudson Valley, NY. This coming spring, I'll be earning my Bachelor's Degree in Digital Filmmaking. My work often lives at the intersection of horror, fantasy, and comedy—a mix of the bizarre and the heartfelt. I specialize in screenwriting, directing, producing, and editing. On set, you'll usually find me directing the actors, crafting the look, or lighting the set.
MY FILMMAKING APPROACH
Over the past year, I've built an extensive resume across a range of student productions, immersing myself in diverse filmmaking environments. As a director, I thrive on taking initiative and giving 110% to every project I touch. As a collaborator, I love shaping the visual language of a film through color, set design, props, wardrobe, and makeup. My two defining quirks? Being neurotic and efficient—a combination that keeps every frame intentional and every shoot on schedule.
MY MISSION
From a young age, I found comfort in the dark—surrounded by monsters, goblins, and ghouls. Horror became my home, a place where fear and imagination could coexist. Since the age of six, I've dreamed of becoming a horror filmmaker, and as my career continues to grow, I remain devoted to creating films that do what the genre once did for me: make the darkness feel safe, and the strange feel like home.
“The first monster that an audience has to be scared of is the filmmaker. They have to feel in the presence of someone not confined by the normal rules of propriety and decency.”
— Wes Craven.