In this episode, we sit down with multidisciplinary creative Chris Walldorf to discuss his path through filmmaking, music, and editing. He reflects on his early fascination with film, his formative years in film school, and the collaborative nature of the independent film scene that shaped his career. Chris also talks about his long-standing work in bands and studio recording, as well as his later success as a film editor on high-profile projects, including Netflix documentaries. Along the way, he shares insights on creative process, lasting friendships, and the importance of sustained artistic collaboration.

Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Chris Walldorf is an audio engineer, music producer, and film editor. He studied at the University of Georgia and completed a four-year program at the North Carolina School of the Arts before building a career that spans documentary film editing—including Netflix’s Night Stalker—music production, and decades-long involvement in influential regional bands and creative projects throughout the Southeast.