The film “DaVinci” is currently in preproduction.
Production scheduled for early Fall, 2025.
Directed by Chuck Cranston
Written by Richard F. Russell
Cast
Shanna Shea Sinow
Jace Nielsen
Shannon Knopke
ABOUT THIS WEBSITE: This website showcases short film samples, mobile cinematography and still photography by Chuck Cranston.
Chuck is mostly known for his film “High Value”, a narrative set in western Kansas in the year 2050. A group of people isolated on the prairie deal with a struggle to survive when trust is non-existent. He is also known for his films “Lakota Vision”, “Story of Family”, and “Through Martha’s Eyes” that tell stories of Native American and African American life in the 19th century and the on-going struggle to protect their culture. He is additionally known for his early documentary film “Death of an Appaloosa”, which explores the mysterious death of a horse in Colorado in the late 1960s, which some have said was the work of extraterrestrials.
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