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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.
May 9, 2011
In case you missed me and Casey Ryan talking about Karl Dahl, indie animation, and the coolness that is the Little Rock Film Fest on this past Saturday’s Cutting Room Floor (May 7th at 11am CST), don’t you worry… you can still hear the interview in its entirety HERE! Enjoy!
May 6, 2011
Don’t forget to tune in for the next action packed episode of Casey Ryan’s Cutting Room Floor Tomorrow, May 7th at 11am CST, where me and Casey get to go dig in on Truly Indie Animation, all things Karl Dahl, discuss the elements of cartoon comedy, and talk about the upcoming premiere of Karl
April 26, 2011
While we finish preparing for the summer 2011 premiere of Karl Dahl and the Golden Cube, I thought you might enjoy a peek at the POSTER!
March 4, 2011
In honor of tonight’s Chicago Premiere of “The White City” the folks over at Kai Harding have just posted the first Teaser Trailer for my new behind-the-scenes/performance film “Beneath The White City Lights” which shows off just a taste of some of the fantastic Thodos Dance footage we’ve been capturing along
March 2, 2011
Between last weeks preview at the North Shore Center for the Performing arts, and the upcoming Chicago Premiere this Friday at the Harris Theater, “The White City” has been garnering some nice press attention… So I figured I should post some links to the latest and greatest news: From Sid Smith
February 24, 2011
The White City, the new Story Ballet I’ve been working on with broadway legend Ann Reinking and Chicago choreographer Melissa Thodos, is finally live and on stage! The show features spectacular direction and choreography from Melissa and Ann, the amazing Thodos Dance Chicago dancers, incredible live music from the Carpe Diem
December 13, 2010
It’s about freakin’ time! I FINALLY get to show off the first pics from my new oh-so-secret(-ish) animated film, “KARL DAHL AND THE GOLDEN CUBE“! The story features twin brothers Karl and Vincent Dahl, a pair of bickering vaudevillian nutcrackers, who inadvertently find themselves facing off against the infamous Vile Tom (and his gang
December 5, 2010
Just in case you mised today’s show, you can catch the replay of my “The Cutting Room Floor” interview with Casey Ryan HERE! The show was a BLAST, and we touched on almost everything I have going on right now from dance, animation, and arts education, to The Artsiders, Butterfly, Fancy,
December 3, 2010
Once again, I almost forgot to let everybody know I’ll be joining Casey Ryan on his “The Cutting Room Floor” podcast this coming Sunday, December 5th @ 11 CST! I can already tell its going to be a great show, and I hope you have the chance to tune in at http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/81947 I’ll update this post with more