| Charles Poekel | |
| Birth Place: | Summit, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Alma Mater: | Goddard College St. Lawrence University |
| Occupation: | Filmmaker, cinematographer |
| Years Active: | 2009–present |
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] Known 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]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | All In: The Poker Movie | Cinematographer | ||
| 2011 | Making the Boys | Cinematographer | Documentary about The Boys in the Band | |
| 2011 | Fake It So Real | Producer | ||
| 2014 | Hey Bartender | Cinematographer | ||
| 2014 | Uncle Floyd (short) | Director, Producer | ||
| 2014 | Christmas, Again | Director, Writer, Producer | Premiered at Locarno and Sundance | |
| 2015 | Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead | Cinematographer | Documentary about National Lampoon | |
| 2018 | Tomnoddy (short) | Director | Documentary about bubble artist Tom Noddy |