Chris Paige is a writer, producer and director.

I specialize in digital short-form video, and have an extensive background in television and episodic documentaries.

Work I have Produced and Directed

No Waste, Only Wasted Resources

I bet you didn’t know they could turn the solids from wastewater into phenomenal fertilizer. This collaboration with Bloom Soil, Blue Drop and DC Water was a s***load of fun.

 

A Better Path for Juvenile Justice

Current juvenile justice practices routinely undercut the stability of families, communities, and the economy. How? By removing kids from home, disrupting their education, and spending significant taxpayer money on interventions that aren't effective and can actually lead to increased recidivism. But there's a better way: diversion.

 

Boomer Roomates

Sharon had Parkinson’s disease and was looking for someone to help take care of her house. Deb was retired and looking to “right-size” from a big condo downtown. See how these boommates found each other — and real friendship.

 

Labor of Love

Ralph Left Hand Bull, a third year apprentice tinner out of Denver, was drawn to the trade because sheet metal workers make everything by hand. It’s given him an opportunity to learn valuable skills, provide for his family and right some wrongs in his past.

 

The Digital Divide

58% of rural Americans say access to high-speed internet is a problem in their area. The Arapaho and Shoshone Indians of Wyoming decided to take matters in their own hands to connect all 3,645 homes and businesses around the sparsely populated reservation. With literal miles of desert between homes, how will they do it?

 

Sacred Stuff

4 in 10 Americans say they find spiritual energy in physical objects. A Sikh, a Jewish woman and a Catholic share intimate rituals with us through deeply meaningful objects.

 

Work as an Associate Producer

  • Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

    I was the field producer for a comedy show filmed at the White House with our coolest president. I may have peaked too soon. (for Netflix)

  • Seriously Amazing Objects

    America: land of liberty, opportunity, and some Seriously Amazing Objects, many of which are on display or in the archives of the Smithsonian Institution. We whisked unsuspecting museum visitors inside the vaults to get up close and personal with some of history's great treasures. (for The Smithsonian Channel0

  • Empire: Obama's Legacy

    We thought we were documenting the end of the Obama Administration and the start of the another Clinton in the Oval Office. Boy were we in for a surprise. (for Al Jazeera English]

  • Evil Kin: Season 4

    Everyone does a stint in true crime at some point, and I’m no different. I learned a lot about archival research, liaising with police departments, public record requests, and even directing recreations. (for Investigation Discovery)