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Chris Arata

Bio: Chris Arata is a Los Angeles–based camera operator and cinematographer who has cultivated his craft through a traditional, hands‑on journey in the camera department, beginning his career by advancing from camera assistant to camera operator. In 2020, Arata earned recognition from his peers by being inducted as an active member of the Society of Camera Operators (SOC)
Born: Unknown birthdate.
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Poster of The Out-Laws
The Out-Laws
Chris Arata was ? in The Out-Laws as '"B" Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 2023
Poster of Black White and the Greys
Black White and the Greys
Chris Arata was ? in Black White and the Greys as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 2023
Poster of A Jazzman's Blues
A Jazzman's Blues
Chris Arata was ? in A Jazzman's Blues as '"A" Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 2022
Poster of The 24th
The 24th
Chris Arata was ? in The 24th as '"B" Camera Operator, Second Unit Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 2020
Poster of Deported
Deported
Chris Arata was ? in Deported as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 2020
Poster of Just Mercy
Just Mercy
Chris Arata was ? in Just Mercy as '"B" Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 2019
Poster of Saint Judy
Saint Judy
Chris Arata was ? in Saint Judy as 'Second Unit Director of Photography, Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 2019
Poster of I'm Not Here
I'm Not Here
Chris Arata was ? in I'm Not Here as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 16 2017
Poster of Unicorn Store
Unicorn Store
Chris Arata was ? in Unicorn Store as '"A" Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 11 2017
Poster of The Glass Castle
The Glass Castle
Chris Arata was ? in The Glass Castle as '"A" Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 11 2017
Poster of Flesh and Sand
Flesh and Sand
Chris Arata was ? in Flesh and Sand as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 17 2017
Poster of Lowriders
Lowriders
Chris Arata was ? in Lowriders as '"A" Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 28 2017
Poster of Honor Council
Honor Council
Chris Arata was ? in Honor Council as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 16 2017
Poster of Max Steel
Max Steel
Chris Arata was ? in Max Steel as 'Camera Operator, Second Unit Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 2016
Poster of Karaoke Man
Karaoke Man
Chris Arata was ? in Karaoke Man as 'First Assistant Camera'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 2016
Poster of The Meddler
The Meddler
Chris Arata was ? in The Meddler as '"A" Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 05 2016
Poster of Situational
Situational
Chris Arata was ? in Situational as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2016
Poster of Rock and Roll: The Movie
Rock and Roll: The Movie
Chris Arata was ? in Rock and Roll: The Movie as 'First Assistant Camera'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2016
Poster of We Are Your Friends
We Are Your Friends
Chris Arata was ? in We Are Your Friends as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 26 2015
Poster of Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant
Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant
Chris Arata was ? in Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 2015
Poster of Helio
Helio
Chris Arata was ? in Helio as 'First Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 23 2015
Poster of Land of Leopold
Land of Leopold
Chris Arata was ? in Land of Leopold as 'Camera Operator, Second Unit Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 25 2014
Poster of Presumed Dead in Paradise
Presumed Dead in Paradise
Chris Arata was ? in Presumed Dead in Paradise as 'Additional Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 12 2014
Poster of Buttwhistle
Buttwhistle
Chris Arata was ? in Buttwhistle as '"B" Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 25 2014
Poster of In Your Eyes
In Your Eyes
Chris Arata was ? in In Your Eyes as 'First Assistant "B" Camera'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 20 2014
Poster of Immigrant
Immigrant
Chris Arata was ? in Immigrant as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 2013
Poster of Short Term 12
Short Term 12
Chris Arata was ? in Short Term 12 as '"B" Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 2013
Poster of The Final Moments of Karl Brant
The Final Moments of Karl Brant
Chris Arata was ? in The Final Moments of Karl Brant as '"B" Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 18 2013
Poster of How Sweet It Is
How Sweet It Is
Chris Arata was ? in How Sweet It Is as '"B" Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 10 2013
Poster of I Am Not a Hipster
I Am Not a Hipster
Chris Arata was ? in I Am Not a Hipster as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 09 2013
Poster of DGK: Parental Advisory
DGK: Parental Advisory
Chris Arata was ? in DGK: Parental Advisory as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 11 2012
Poster of Home Invasion
Home Invasion
Chris Arata was ? in Home Invasion as 'First Assistant Camera'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 08 2012
Poster of You, Me & the Circus
You, Me & the Circus
Chris Arata was ? in You, Me & the Circus as 'Second Assistant Camera'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 04 2012
Poster of Dream in American
Dream in American
Chris Arata was ? in Dream in American as 'First Assistant Camera'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 15 2012
Poster of Behind Your Eyes
Behind Your Eyes
Chris Arata was ? in Behind Your Eyes as 'First Assistant Camera'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 16 2011
Poster of WTF
WTF
Chris Arata was ? in WTF as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 2011
Poster of Locked Away
Locked Away
Chris Arata was ? in Locked Away as 'First Assistant Camera'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 29 2010
Poster of Heist
Heist
Chris Arata was ? in Heist as 'Second Assistant Camera'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 09 2010
Poster of Uncorked
Uncorked
Chris Arata was ? in Uncorked as 'Electrician'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 12 2009
Poster of Pretty Tough
Pretty Tough
Chris Arata will be 0+ in Pretty Tough as '"B" Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of The Loneliest Road in America
The Loneliest Road in America
Chris Arata will be 0+ in The Loneliest Road in America as 'Assistant Camera'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Wonder Man
Wonder Man
Chris Arata was ? in Wonder Man as '"A" Camera Operator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 27 2026
Poster of A Man in Full
A Man in Full
Chris Arata was ? in A Man in Full as '"B" Camera Operator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 02 2024
Poster of The First Lady
The First Lady
Chris Arata was ? in The First Lady as '"B" Camera Operator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 17 2022
Poster of NEXT
NEXT
Chris Arata was ? in NEXT as '"B" Camera Operator, Second Unit Director of Photography'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 06 2020
Poster of Dolly Parton's Heartstrings
Dolly Parton's Heartstrings
Chris Arata was ? in Dolly Parton's Heartstrings as '"B" Camera Operator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 22 2019
Poster of The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell
The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell
Chris Arata was ? in The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell as '"B" Camera Operator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 12 2018
Poster of Mysteries & Scandals
Mysteries & Scandals
Chris Arata was ? in Mysteries & Scandals as 'Camera Operator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 19 2018
Poster of This Is Us
This Is Us
Chris Arata was ? in This Is Us as 'Camera Operator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2016
Poster of Legends
Legends
Chris Arata was ? in Legends as '"C" Camera Operator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 13 2014