Chris McDuffie
Chris McDuffie is a photographer and filmmaker based in Minneapolis who has been shaping the visual arts landscape for over a decade. His path into photography and film is rooted in a creatively diverse childhood where he dabbled in music, fashion design, and home movies. This eclectic background has informed his inquisitive approach and the distinctiveness of his work. His portfolio spans collaborations with high-profile clients like Nike, YouTube, Aveda, ESPN, GQ, StockX, and Target, among others. Beyond his professional pursuits, Chris is a passionate tech enthusiast, particularly fascinated by the rapidly evolving world of generative AI and its role in the future of image-making. McDuffie's career is not just a reflection of his skill but also his relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence in the dynamic world of photography and filmmaking.
A forward-looking celebration of New York street photography in 2026, exploring how today's creators are documenting the city differently while honoring its cultural memory. The conversation covers the influence of 90s film aesthetics, street photography as a cultural archive, building a recognizable voice, and translating personal work into sustainable opportunities.
Walk through Minneapolis with a motion-first eye, with Chris McDuffie as your guide. He will show you how to find and capture compelling footage in real city environments using whatever gear you have on hand.
Chris breaks down the music video production process from creative brief to final edit, including how filmmakers can get into this side of the industry. Drawing on his own experience shooting narrative and performance-driven music videos with AI-assisted VFX, this is a practical look at how these projects actually come together.
Chris makes the case that great filmmaking doesn't require a full crew or expensive equipment, drawing on his experience shooting a music video entirely on iPhone with battery-powered lights. Participants will build a backpack-ready production kit and take it straight into the field.
Minneapolis-based filmmaker and early AI adopter Chris McDuffie walks through how he has integrated AI tools into his motion work from ideation and storyboarding through post-production, including voice cleanup, VFX, and B-roll generation. A practical, experience-driven look at where AI and filmmaking meet right now.
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