Chris Paige is a writer, producer, director and photographer.

I specialize in digital short-form video, and have an extensive background in television and episodic documentaries.

Work I have Produced and Directed

Why Community Schools Matter: Arcola Elementary

Nearly one-third of all Maryland public schools will be identified as community schools thanks to funding from the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. But what are they and why do they matter? At Arcola Elementary School in Montgomery County, community school liaison Heather Hunter and her colleagues have been able to put together an amazing program that you have to see to believe.

Written, Produced, Shot and Edited by Chris Paige

Why Community Schools Matter: Shady Spring

What are community schools they and why do they matter? Well, the answer depends on the needs of each individual community. At Shady Spring Elementary in Baltimore County, community school coordinator Lethethia Nathan and her colleagues have been working wonders that you have to watch!

Written, Produced, Shot and Edited by Chris Paige

This Is What Solidarity Looks Like

The dedicated education support professional (ESP) summer organizers of the Maryland State Education Association have been all about demonstrating power and solidarity—knocking on doors for months to get more endorsements of the ESP Bill of Rights and its fight for a living wage and respect.

Written, Produced, Shot and Edited by Chris Paige

Students Speak Up and Speak Out

How do you create a school culture of equity and inclusion? Watch MSEA Human and Civil Rights Award-winning Principal Jenifer Rayne share how Worcester County’s Pocomoke High School has become a place that welcomes every voice to the courageous conversations and profound insights that come with a real commitment to equity.

Written, Produced, Shot and Edited by Chris Paige

No Waste, Only Wasted Resources

I bet you didn’t know they could turn the solids from wastewater into phenomenal fertilizer. This collaboration with Bloom Soil, Blue Drop and DC Water was a s***load of fun.

Written, Produced, and Edited by Chris Paige

Cinematography: Alfred Schoeninger

 

A Better Path for Juvenile Justice

Current juvenile justice practices routinely undercut the stability of families, communities, and the economy. How? By removing kids from home, disrupting their education, and spending significant taxpayer money on interventions that aren't effective and can actually lead to increased recidivism. But there's a better way: diversion.

Written and Produced by Chris Paige

Cinematography and Editing: Alfred Schoeninger

 

Boomer Roomates

Sharon had Parkinson’s disease and was looking for someone to help take care of her house. Deb was retired and looking to “right-size” from a big condo downtown. See how these boommates found each other — and real friendship.

Written and Produced by Chris Paige

Cinematography: Alfred Schoeninger

 

Labor of Love

Ralph Left Hand Bull, a third year apprentice tinner out of Denver, was drawn to the trade because sheet metal workers make everything by hand. It’s given him an opportunity to learn valuable skills, provide for his family and right some wrongs in his past.

Written and Produced by Chris Paige

Cinematography: Umit Gulsen

 

The Digital Divide

58% of rural Americans say access to high-speed internet is a problem in their area. The Arapaho and Shoshone Indians of Wyoming decided to take matters in their own hands to connect all 3,645 homes and businesses around the sparsely populated reservation. With literal miles of desert between homes, how will they do it?

Written and Produced by Chris Paige

Cinematography: Umit Gulsen

 

Sacred Stuff

4 in 10 Americans say they find spiritual energy in physical objects. A Sikh, a Jewish woman and a Catholic share intimate rituals with us through deeply meaningful objects.

Written, Produced and Edited by Chris Paige

Cinematography: Alfred Schoeninger

 

Work as an Associate Producer

  • Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

    I was the field producer for a comedy show filmed at the White House with our coolest president. I may have peaked too soon. (for Netflix)

  • Seriously Amazing Objects

    America: land of liberty, opportunity, and some Seriously Amazing Objects, many of which are on display or in the archives of the Smithsonian Institution. We whisked unsuspecting museum visitors inside the vaults to get up close and personal with some of history's great treasures. (for The Smithsonian Channel0

  • Empire: Obama's Legacy

    We thought we were documenting the end of the Obama Administration and the start of the another Clinton in the Oval Office. Boy were we in for a surprise. (for Al Jazeera English]

  • Evil Kin: Season 4

    Everyone does a stint in true crime at some point, and I’m no different. I learned a lot about archival research, liaising with police departments, public record requests, and even directing recreations. (for Investigation Discovery)