CHRIS NORTHUP
Assistant Director
“He is a consummate professional, diligent in making sure the set is safe and working efficiently. And he does it all with a great sense of humor. More than anything, he makes the set an enjoyable place to work.”
Karsten “Crash” Gopinath - Director of Photography
Resume —
The more you know— a recent job list.
“Chris Northup literally saved my life years ago catching me before my head hit the pavement! Over many years working together, Chris has often saved the day with his expertise, sense of humor, kindness and regard for safety. He’s one of the best in the business.”
Rayna Saslove - Producer
The Day
My job is to facilitate you having a great shoot.
Every day we mix artists, actors, craftspeople, locations, large equipment and dangerous situations- then we put it all under intense time and volume pressure.
A successful day is a giant feat of coordination. To achieve that, everyone needs to hear the same music -be in the same groove.
The keys are communication, clear instructions, intent listening, the right information at the right time, and a fat serving of levity that always goes a long way. That is where I begin…
The goal is not speed or getting finished by lunch, the goal is efficiency and safety.
The crew that feels considered and important is a happy crew. Happy crews do great work.
That is my experience- here we go.
Hey, watch this…
Latest madness shot in Tbilisi , Georgia -the one next to Russia.
DIRECTOR: TIM KENDALL
“Chris, beyond a doubt, is one of the most put-together AD’s I've ever worked with. His attention to the inner workings of every department are apparent from the start of every day. But his compassion and immense gratitude for every single participant on and off set is his biggest asset to any production.”
Gabrael Wilson - Production Designer
NORTHUP IN ACTION
Where's Breakfast?
With Betty White
On the Water at Lake Power
First Job with Swayze
With Mike Tyson in Malibu
Jumping in
My Reasons
Road Work for Harley Davidson
Location Scouting in Utah
Bradley Cooper Repping American Northup
In the Rockies
Stunts for Mountain Dew
It's a Process
Making a Mess for Geico
A Techno on a Barge
Off to another Adventure
Shooting with Friends for Primo Water
Working Nights in Austin, TX
Wrapping with the Sun Still Up
Bangkok Shotmaker
No Pictures with the Talent!
This is the spot
6 feet apart
“Northup has an uncanny ability to put talent at ease, and make space for the crew and director to do their best work. I just breath easier when Chris is on set.”
Andrew Turman - Director of Photography