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CHRISTOPHER KAI OLSEN is an Emmy®-winning filmmaker who's innovative storytelling approach can be seen throughout a variety of award winning productions, including the documentary series "THE ARTSIDERS®", the hit children’s series "VEGGIETALES®", the film fest favorite “FANCY," and the upcoming animated series “THE KARL DAHL SHOW™." In addition to his film work, Chris enjoys teaching and speaking about art, science, and cutting edge filmmaking techniques, and has been known to walk miles out of his way in order to procure a well-made chai tea latte.
February 13, 2019
(Official Podcast for the ACLU of Illinois) Show Host:Ed Yohnka/r Executive Producer: Chris Olsen/r Production Company: Kai/Harding/r Recording Studio: Bam Studios/r Audio Team: Philip Von During/r Matt Sauro /r Sean Sbarbori /r Sidney Jones /r ACLU Staff /r Producer: Max Bever/r Content Support: Kimberly Koziel
December 31, 2013
BENEATH THE WHITE CITY LIGHTS kicks off the new year with new broadcasts on PBS-OPT (Missouri) January 1st, 2014 at 4PM, and on PBS-WEIU throughout the month of January, beginning January 1st 2014 at 10:30PM! (…and see more broadcasts dates on the KAI HARDING CALENDER!)
February 13, 2013
I’ve been documenting the making of the new story ballet A LIGHT IN THE DARK from Ann Reinking and Melissa Thodos of Thodos Dance Chicago for nearly six months, and we’re less than a week a away from the preview performances at The North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
January 30, 2013
So excited that THE WHITE CITY will return to the stage in Chicago Feb. 9th, 2013 at the Morraine Valley Performing Arts Center – Dorothy Menker Theater! It won’t be back for a while, so definitely grab tickets of you get the chance… And just in case you haven’t seen
October 30, 2012
Happy Halloween!
October 12, 2012
Just finished my new film boy.girl.drum… and I can’t wait to show it to you!
October 9, 2012
I’m proud to announce that my latest film BENEATH THE WHITE CITY LIGHTS has just been nominated for an EMMY®-Award ! The film, which documents the creative process behind the Thodos Dance Chicago story ballet “THE WHITE CITY”, was nominated in the “Outstanding Achievement for Documentary Programs – Cultural” category.
October 2, 2012
BENEATH THE WHITE CITY LIGHTS will air THREE TIMES during the month of October (2012) on Indiana’s PBS-WIPB (channel 49.1), to support the Indiana debut of the the Ann Reinking / Melissa Thodos story ballet THE WHITE CITY, appearing at Ball State’s Emens Auditorium on Nov 9th, 2012. The film,
May 19, 2012
I’m thrilled to announce that my documentary on the making of the critically acclaimed story ballet The White City: The Columbian Exposition of 1893 ( featuring co-creators Ann Reinking, Melissa Thodos and the company of Thodos Dance Chicago) will make its Film Festival Premiere this Friday, June 1st, 2012 at
February 5, 2012
Breaking News! My new Dance documentary featuring Ann Reinking, Melissa Thodos and the company of Thodos Dance Chicago premieres Thursday, February 23, 10:30pm on PBS-WTTW11! Amost exactly one year ago, I began designing, producing, and directing FOURTEEN original short films for a brand new Thodos Dance Chicago’s story ballet called The White City: The