Chris White is a renowned filmmaker with over a decade of experience in writing, directing, and producing a diverse range of feature-length and short films.
His most recent project is the music-centric, coming-of-age comedy Electric Jesus, which revolves around the journey of a fictional 80's Christian hair metal band called 316.
The film explores the world of the band as they transition from playing Bible camp talent shows to head-banging rock venues, providing an amusing look at youth culture during the time when heavy metal music was embroiled in controversy.
Electric Jesus stars Brian Baumgartner, Judd Nelson, and newcomers Shannon Hutchinson and Andrew Eakle.
In addition to writing and directing the film, White also co-wrote original songs for the movie, collaborating with composer and indie rock legend Daniel Smith.
The raucous soundtrack, titled 'Electric Jesus: Music From and Inspired By The Motion Picture', is scheduled for worldwide release by Joyful Noise Recordings in early 2021.
Electric Jesus won White the Best Director award at the 2020 Orlando Film Festival, where it was also selected as Best Picture.
The film screened at over a dozen festivals in 2020, winning Best Narrative Feature at both the Fayetteville Film Festival and the Rome (Georgia) International Film Festival.
White's other films include the Southern Gothic comedy anthology Unbecoming (2016),indie-film farce Cinema Purgatorio (2014),and family dramedies Get Better (2012) and Taken In (2011).
He has also written, directed, and produced for the multi-award-winning web series phenomenon, Star Trek Continues.
White graduated from Furman University with a Bachelor of Arts in Drama and currently resides in Greenville, South Carolina.
He is married to executive producer/producer/screenwriter Emily Reach White.
