Swedish/British creative and filmmaker with over 10+ years experience in the marketing, film and advertising industry. I have a keen eye for inspiring and thought provoking content and am excited by productions that authentically inspire and challenge.
I have directed a number of different promos including work for Russell & Bromley, Jaded, Puma, La Perla, Jessica McCormack, Change Incorporated (VICE), Sony, Exosuit, Inghams, International Justice Mission and ASOS.
My latest short film, 'Daughter', in development for a feature film won Best UK Film at Bolton Film Festival, was Nominated for Best Short Film at festivals- Crystal Palace, Stockholm, BIFF and ECU Film Festival and was also nominated for Best Cinematography at Underwire Festival (BAFTA recognised). The feature film has Gizmo Films (Funny Cow) as Executive Producers and Julia Verdin (Merchant Of Venice- Al Pacino) board as a Producer.
I was selected as the Film Creative for the 2018-2019 Emerging Creatives Programme with the Hospital Club London.
I was formally trained in Acting at Drama Centre- Central St Martins. After graduating I acted in feature films, high profile music videos, award winning short films and classical theatre productions. I am currently represented by Narrow Road.
I read English Literature and Fine Art at Newcastle University where my graduate art film was screened at the Northern Film Festival. Prior to University I gained an Associate Producer credit on the feature 'The Least Among You' (2009) starring Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr.
BFI Network and BAFTA Crew member 2018-2020 and part of the Young Vic Directors Scheme.
Projects
- DaughterDaughter is a short film of forgiveness, family and one girl's journey to adulthood. Partially funded via Kickstarter and from Christian’s selection as the Emerging Creative Filmmaker for The Hospital Club in 2018-2019. The film has just started its festival run. The short is a spec for a feature film which is in development stages. Directed & Written by Christian Kinde // Produced by Joel Maguet // In association with Gizmo Films (Funny Cow) https://www.daughtershortfilm.com/
- Ethical Charity Fashion ShootEthical Fashion Project for International Justice Mission released in Dec 2018. Brands included: Stella McCartney, Waitrose & Beaumont Organic. Art Director: James Benn // Producer: Christian Kinde // Photographer: Kasia Rucinska // Stylist: Noemie Schelbert // Set Designer: Kit Falck // Hair and Make Up: Billie Mckenzie.
- The Fighter- PromoJuan Cervantes - crowned Light Cruiser Muay Thai UKMTF British Champion in December 2017. A former UK No1 at Light Heavyweight and a competitor for Team GB. Juan shares his aspirations as a Fighter and his journey from a novice to a champion. SPECIAL THANKS to Northern Kings Gym, The Fitness Rooms, GW Performance & GreenKit. DIRECTOR/PRODUCER/ DOP: Christian Kinde COMPOSERS: Joanne Clara & Daniel Kinde LOCATION AUDIO: Daniel Kinde EDITORS: Christian Kinde & Nina Annan AUDIO MIX/EDIT: Daniel Ki
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Projects credited in
- Exosuit Performance SportswearWorking with the start-up performance sportswear client on a continuing freelance basis; I built the brands visual identity, from typeface choice and website design, to concepting and producing every shoot, graphic and video that appears on the brand’s product packaging, website and socials.
- Puma Performance CampaignIn-Store, Online and Social Campaign I Art directed and produced the photography and video campaign from pre-production concept curation to post-production edit. The campaign featured three different Puma footwear products and influencers, each requiring their own film, photography and instagram story ‘swipe-up’ catalogue and GIF set. Photography: Richard Maciver Video : Christian Kinde - CINEK
Work history
Director/ EditorPuma
- London, United KingdomFreelance
- Directed online promos for Puma & Sports direct
- Edited the swipe ups, giffs and onlined the three promos.
- Worked with three sports influencers on the project.
- The films were produced by the agency DINK https://www.wearedink.com/
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Director/ EditorChange Incorporated
- London, United KingdomFreelance
Directed a series of short, interview- based films that expose the impacts of smoking on partner relationships as well as how couples got through these problems by quitting cigarettes.
The films were hosted by sex and relationships expert Annabelle Knight who is a resident expert on ITV’s Loose Women.
Alongside directing, I edited the trailer and Film 5 in the series.
The films were produced by Trigger https://www.thisistrigger.com/
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Skills
- Final Cut
- Self Shooter
- Treatment Design
- Photography
- Storyboarding
- Word
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Excel
- Premiere Pro
Education
MastersCentral Saint Martins (UAL)
- London, United Kingdom
MA in Screen Directing, Writing & Acting, (Merit).
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BANewcastle University
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
BA (Hons) in English Literature & Fine Art (2.1).