PROJECTS : January-June, 2025, continuing development of the short film, “DaVinci”, with preproduction beginning in March, 2025. To be filmed in Kansas City in early Summer, 2025.
ABOUT: This website showcases short film samples, mobile cinematography and still photography by Chuck Cranston.
Chuck is mostly known for his PBS films “Lakota Vision”, “Story of Family”, and “Through Martha’s Eyes” that tell stories about Native American and African American culture. He is also known for his film “High Value”, a short narrative about how the lack of drinking water could affect America by the year 2062. He is additionally known for his film “Death of an Appaloosa”, which explores the mysterious deaths of cattle and horses in Colorado in the 1960s and 70s.
He has also done PBS documentaries about the need for conservation of groundwater in the Northern Plains, and the Native American struggle to protect salmon habitat for tribal fishing along the Skagit River in the Pacific Northwest. Chuck’s award winning work has been seen at film festivals, nationally on PBS, and other film and television venues around the world.
The Photography Gallery exhibits artistic, nature and landscape scenics from the Great Plains to the Pacific Northwest and the Rocky Mountains.
The Mobile Film Gallery explores use of mobile (phone) cameras for cinematic expression and art. In addition, there is a gallery featuring many behind-the-scenes images.
Chuck continues to pursue his artistic work in photography and film.
Follow Chuck Cranston’s photography on Instagram @chuckcranston01