Chris Olsen

November 15, 2010

“The Art of the Short Film”- Miami 2010 Edition

Breaking News!  Whether you are already attending the Miami Short Film Festival, or are simply a lover of film in the Miami area, make sure to come out […]
November 8, 2010

URSULA THE UBER-GIRL™ in BARBELLS-A-WEIGH!

Here’s an animated short film introduction to one of my favorite characters, Ursula The Uber-Girl.  Now, I’ve been working with little toddler Ursula for more than twelve years, and she’s […]
October 27, 2010

Making BUTTERFLY

Unlike many filmmakers I’ve met, it’s pretty rare that I begin developing a film with a completed script in hand.  Blame it on my visual arts […]
October 7, 2010

Rick, Chris, and Dead End Amelia on LA Talk Radio!

I had a blast on LA Talk Radio’s “Indies In Motion” Program this week!  Rick Mizuno (the show’s creator and host) is an all around remarkable […]
October 1, 2010

Tune In This Monday for Chris on LA Talk Radio!

As you may have gathered from this weeks posts (or lack thereof…), I’m neck deep in production on my latest project, which I promise to start talking […]
September 21, 2010

Project Gallery – BUTTERFLY

It’s been three years since I first began work on BUTTERFLY, and two years since the film first premiered at the Chicago International Film Fest.  But […]
September 20, 2010

FOSSE:PRELUDE on YouTube!

Wow, it’s been a grand year with Fosse:Prelude!  From the initial inspiring lunch with Melissa Thodos of Thodos Dance Chicago at Vong’s Thai Kitchen in the […]
September 11, 2010

“FANCY” OFFICIALLY SELECTED FOR 25th FLIFF!

Well we’re certainly doing a lot of FANCY dancing around this Fall!  After Moondance in Colorado, Fancy will be heading to Florida for the Fort Lauderdale […]
September 10, 2010

TEN FILMS THAT MADE ME WANT TO BE A FILMMAKER

Today is my birthday, and as birthdays go, I’ve been doing a fair bit of of reflecting on my life, my career, and my hopes for […]
September 7, 2010

Project Gallery – Black & White Chicago Lights

I’ve captured a ton of pictures over the years, and I’ve decided to post some of my favorites here every Tuesday for your perusal.  Fair warning… I […]
August 31, 2010

FANCY @ MOONDANCE FILM FEST!

After the upcoming Bumbershoot screening in Seattle, FANCY will turn east and head for the mountains – Boulder, Colorado in fact – for the Moondance International Film Festival!  FANCY will play as […]
August 23, 2010

“FOSSE:PRELUDE” @ BIG BEAR LAKE FILM FEST

In 2009, dance legend Ann Reinking partnered with iconic choreographer Melissa Thodos to combine three historic Bob Fosse dances (Mexican Breakfast, Tijuana Shuffle, and Cool Hand […]