Chris Gallego Wong is a first-generation American, descending from Cuban-Asian and Colombian parents.
"My childhood imagination was shaped and influenced by the films of Steven Spielberg, as well as my childhood hero, Superman..."
Chasing Dreams at 88mph
I watched "Superman III" for the first time in the summer of '83, and afterwards I did what every other kid on the planet did - I wrapped a red blanket around my back and tried to fly. Christopher Reeve made me believe a man could fly. I wanted to be Superman for my mom and dad, to save them from a world that often times seemed frightening and uncertain. That motivation is still with me.
Origin Story
"E.T.," "The NeverEnding Story," "The Goonies," "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade." These films carried me through my youth and resonated with me in such a way that I just knew making movies was what I wanted to do with my life. Film and television have the power to elevate us, take us away from what can sometimes be a very harsh reality and give us a sense that there just might be some magic and wonder left in the world.
While Stanley Kubrick might be my spirit director, ultimately, I want to tell stories that make me feel as amazing as my favorite film of all time, "Back to the Future." I've worn out copies of that movie in every format from VHS to Blu-ray. When I was a kid, I even had the entire audio track on a cassette tape, so I could listen to it on my Walkman when I went to bed at night. To this day, I can put that movie on, and it makes my world a little bit brighter.
I've worked as an actor, director, producer, cinematographer, editor, writer, production assistant, and once in high school, I was that guy at the mall who conducts audience surveys about movies. There really is no one road to becoming a filmmaker, and I'm grateful for the journey.
I hope that you enjoy my work.
I've certainly enjoyed making it for you.
See I wasn’t just making it up. Also, Brooke was a girl I was crushing on. She had no idea who I was.
Chris Gallego Wong is a graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. He's currently based out of Fort Worth, Texas where he lives with his wife, Jennifer, their two kids, and two fur babies. They are all adorable.
Opportunities for collaboration
Let's create something together
I am currently available for work on productions, short-term projects as well as long-term opportunities at production companies or ad agencies in Dallas/Ft. Worth or Los Angeles. Will consider other locations based on the project. Please e-mail me directly for inquiries.
Ad agency work
I currently have a great deal of interest in working with an ad agency to create powerful and memorable experiences for brands and products. If you feel I would be a good fit at your agency, please reach out!
Awards and recognition
I have a passion for what I do and like to let my work speak for itself
Awards
2023 Best Director, Hope – EdiPlay International Film Festival, Paris, France
2023 Best Narrative Short Drama, Gold Award, Hope – Hollywood Independent Filmmaker Awards and Festival, Beverly Hills, CA
2023 Best Male Director, Bronze Award, Hope – Independent Shorts Awards, Los Angeles, CA
2023 Best Indie Short, Silver Award, Hope – Independent Shorts Awards, Los Angeles, CA
2018 Best Emerging Director, SAVIORS – Papaya Films Bursary/FirstGlance FilmFest Hollywood
2018 Best Short Film, SAVIORS – Back in the Box, California
2018 Best Director, SAVIORS – Back in the Box, California
2018 Best Narrative Short: Drama, Silver Award, SAVIORS – Hollywood Independent Filmmaker Awards and Festival
2015 Best Feature Film, Train Baby – San Francisco Black Film Festival
Nominations
2023 Best Short Film, Hope – EdiPlay International Film Festival, Paris, France
2018 Best Drama, SAVIORS – Official Latino Film and Arts Festival
2018 The American Diversity Award, SAVIORS – Official Latino Film and Arts Festival