BIO
Chris Romeike, CSC, is a prominent award-winning cinematographer and filmmaker working primarily in high-end documentaries, creative narrative, and commercial projects. With roots in photojournalism, experimental work and years of experience internationally, Chris brings an innovative cinematic quality to documentary storytelling and an expressive naturalism to fiction.
Through travel and collaboration with a diverse range of directors and creatives on award-winning films, campaigns, and series—many addressing complex subject matter—Chris has developed a deep sensitivity as both a cinematographer and storyteller. These experiences have refined an ability to navigate the nuances of visual storytelling and elevate human emotion with respect and empathy. Chris specializes in expressive visuals, using unique tools and techniques to collaborate with the director to realize their vision.
Chris has contributed to several acclaimed Canadian documentaries, including three TIFF People’s Choice Award winners: The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal, Black Ice, and Inconvenient Indian. Recent credits include the four-part documentary series The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal (Amazon Prime), winner of the TIFF 2024 People’s Choice Award, as well as a 2025 Canadian Screen Award (CSA) for Best Photography in Documentary and a Canadian Society of Cinematographers nomination. The Birdman of Cooper Island won Best Nature Documentary at the 2026 CSAs. Black Ice (CRAVE, ESPN), directed by Hubert Davis, won the TIFF 2022 People’s Choice Award and received a CSC nomination.
Additional notable works include The ASD Band: The Movie (2022 Hot Docs Audience Award winner), 9/11 Kids (Hot Docs ’20, DOC NYC ’20, CBC), which earned a 2021 CSA nomination for Best Photography in Documentary, Giants of Africa (TIFF ’16, Netflix), directed by Hubert Davis, also earned a CSA nomination for Best Photography in a Feature Documentary. RISE (Viceland, CSA Best Doc Series), Museum Secrets (History Channel), The Nature of Things (CBC), In the Making (CBC)
In hybrid documentary and drama, credits include the 2025 Hot Docs premiere The Nest by Chase Joynt and Julietta Singh, along with Souvenir of Canada, The Body Machine(Discovery Canada), and The Great Martian War of 1913–1917 (History Channel).
Chris is also passionate about innovative short-form and commercial work. Collaborations with director Hubert Davis include Move Your Mind (NFB), the Cannes Lions–winning Once More, and HP’s RIVOLTA, featuring Michael “Mafiaboy” Calce, which received a Cannes Film Lion in 2017.
Chris is a full member of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers and IATSE Local 667.
Master of Fine Arts, Film Production (York University)
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Toronto Metropolitan University)
A complete list of film and television credits is available on IMDb.