Charles Poekel
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Charles Poekel | |
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| Born | April 17, 1984 (age 41) Summit, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Goddard College St. Lawrence University |
| Occupations | Filmmaker, cinematographer |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Website | www |
Charles Poekel (born April 17, 1984) is an American filmmaker and cinematographer known for his work in independent cinema.
Poekel made his directorial debut with Christmas, Again (2014), a feature inspired by his personal experience working at a Christmas tree stand in New York City.[1][2] The film premiered at the Locarno Film Festival and the Sundance Film Festival, and was nominated for a John Cassavetes Award at the Independent Spirit Awards.[3][4][5][6] Noted for blending semi-documentary realism with fiction, Christmas, Again helped establish Poekel's reputation for a style rooted in intimate storytelling, often featuring real-life locations and settings.[7][8]
Poekel is currently the interim chair of film at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle and director of the Bainbridge Island Film Festival.[9][10]