Chris Robert Riegel

Chris Robert Riegel is a filmmaker known for his latest satiric modern-day film, "Expectations," which draws inspiration from Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations." The film boasts a talented cast, including Callan McAuliffe, Blu Hunt, Samuel Arnold, Annie Q. Riegel, and Rina Lipa, and it's set to release next year. Beyond his filmmaking success, Chris has a remarkable life story. Similar to characters Pip and Estella from his film and the classic novel, he too was an orphan who faced adversity but maintained hope for a brighter future. Growing up across various countries, including Australia, New Zealand, the US, Latin America, and England, he initially pursued a career in baseball before an injury led him to a new path. Chris is known for fostering a sense of family in every project he's involved in, ensuring that everyone feels heard, seen, and valued. His previous works include "Dallas Buyers Club," "Stealing Cars," "Stowaway," "To Catch a Killer," and "The Big Wedding," among others. Currently, he's producing "Death of Kings" in Morocco and is attached to direct "Boy in the Moon." Chris is also a member of the Order of Saint John and actively supports The Rashad Jennings Foundation while serving as a board member for Jovē water. As the director of development and production at Rainmaker Films, Chris, alongside Clay Pecorin, has successfully raised over $750 million in debt and equity capital for various media and commercial ventures. His executive producer credits include the Academy Award-winning "Dallas Buyers Club" and "Stowaway" for Netflix. Additionally, Chris is a talented screenwriter, having worked on projects like the A&E series "Alice" and currently writing "Riding the Odds" for Rainmaker Films, a true equine sports story. Chris made his feature film directorial debut with "Another You" in 2017, followed by directing "Ten" in 2018 and, most recently, "Expectations" in 2023 for Panay Films. He is a graduate of Villanova University and continues to make significant contributions to both the film industry and charitable causes. For more information, you can refer to his company's website.