Christopher is a Latinx filmmaker and writer of ASSIMILATED, from a racist town near Fresno. After experiencing how stories can fight injustice, he turned to cinema and received his MFA from USC and brings his outsider vision directing A-list talent, top brands, studios and continues his commitment to the community through teaching directing at USC. His films have screened at over 100 festivals, including Hollyshorts, Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Cinequest, Cleveland International Film Festival, Nantucket International Film Festival, and more. His feature film project ASSIMILATED was invited to pitch as a fellow at THE LATINO FILMMAKER NETWORK Sundance 2022 event. Assimilated was a finalist in Slamdance 2022, ScreenCraft Film Fund, Austin Film Festival, WeScreenplay Diverse Voices, Filmatic Horror, Atlanta Film Festival, Stage32 Diversity Springboard Screenwriting Competition, Oaxaca Film Festival, and Killer Shorts. It was also an Official Selection of Coverfly Pitch Week and in the top 1% of Coverflys projects.