Chris Bailey is a filmmaker, musician, creative entrepreneur and writer. After studying for a BA (Hons) in Writing For the Media at Exeter University, he went on to do an MA in Film at the University of Reading, with a focus on collaborative arts and participatory video. Alongside his academic background, Chris has a great deal of experience in the commercial side of the industry, running his own production business, OPENhand Creative. His experience covers practical filmmaking, script writing, writing copy, PR and promotional activity.

With a passion for all things film and TV, Chris is deputy chair of the Royal Television Society (SW) and has produced original work for BAFTA Shortfuse Showcase, Daylight Music (London), The Arts Institute (Plymouth), Mayflower 400 and also works with Plymouth Music Education Hub. Chris has run a host of community film and video workshops over the years. Chris is a founding member of Imperfect Orchestra, which works with emerging film and video artist filmmakers, as well as with established films, to create 'live soundtrack events'.