Christopher Knoblock

Christopher Knoblock is a Lecturer at Kent State University's School of Media and Journalism, part of the College of Communication & Information. With a 30-year career in theater, film, and television, he has served as a director, director of photography, and actor. His notable works include the feature film In the Orchard, which earned him Best Director and Best Feature Film awards at the 2019 Beaufort International Film Festival, and co-directed Turning Blue and Involuntary. He holds a BA in Communications from William Paterson University.

Education:

• William Paterson University, BA in Communications

His creative interests span film direction, cinematography, and narrative storytelling, with projects ranging from independent films to mainstream TV series. Notable collaborations include work on The Amazing Race, Street Outlaws, and network channels like NBC, CBS, and Discovery.

Awards and Honors:

• Jury Award for Best US Feature Film, Sonoma International Film Festival (2018)
• Grand Prize, Best Feature Film, Culver City Film Festival (2018)
• Best Director and Best Feature Film, Beaufort International Film Festival (2019)
• August-December Award for Best Short Film, Indie Shorts Awards New York (2021)

Knoblock's current projects include the financing stage for Involuntary. He balances academic teaching with active film production and serves as a cinematographer and director in both short and feature films.