Chris ᑮᕆᐢ ᑎᕆᕗᐅ Triffo, csc

My weapons in the studio! #oilpainting

I started this oil painting after my wife’s breast cancer diagnosis—a few months later she received a double mastectomy, and I finished it in time to brighten her room as a gift during her recovery. #breastcancer #pinkribbon

Might be a hair down day in Vancouver!

Hoping to spent some quality time in my studio next few days. #oilpainting #art #Studio

Almost done my current large oil painting. As a photographer & cinematographer adjacent art like painting helps sharpen my skill in composition and color rendition. #painting #Oilpainting #art #photography

I was interviewed to talk about some of the greatest innovators in art and cinema. #arthistory #filmhistory #cinema #movies #art

Wee bit of direction before rolling. #Drama #Movie #Behindthescenes #director #photography #Cinematography

Getting ready to pull the trigger on a scene in Vancouver. #behindthescenes #photography #commercial #director #cinematographer

Throwback to when I hung out on the set of Dumb and Dumber. I took this shot during a rehearsal. #movie #comedy #Behindthescenes

Getting closer on this large oil painting. #painting #art #oilpainting #landscape

Wild fact: The crane I’m using to film this commercial was also used on Apocalypse Now! #FilmHistory #BehindTheScenes #Cinematography #Photography

Lining up a shot as my camera assistant keeps an eye on things. #cinematographer #Cinematography #photography #TVseries

Creating a realistic lighting scheme always means pounding your largest light source through the window of the location. #cinematographer #photography

Filming the initial attack team heading out to do battle. #TVseries #Series #cinematography

Season 3 of my TV series Guardians of the North coming soon! #TVSeries #Series

Early morning in my studio. #Paintinglife #Artistsway #Painting

Enjoyed the screening and launch at the IMAX of our new season of Guardians of the North. #TVSeries #IMAX #cinematographer #director

I’ve seen many bears filming deep in Northern Saskatchewan this year. Precaution requires, bear spray, bear bangers, flares and a horn…because I’m delicious 😂 #Saskatchewan #forests #TVSERIES

I’m filming an insert Special Effect Shot, for a car crash scene. #Behindthescenes #Drama #directing #cinematography

Part of my portrait series. This Italian cobbler, closed his shop and retired the next day after 60 years at this location. #Photographer #Photography #Streetphotographer

Shaping the light before filming. As a director/DOP I can craft the lighting and actors together as one #Actors #cinematography #Behindthescenes #Drama #filming #director

I captured this photo on the set of Dumb and Dumber back in the day. Was super fun watching these guys work. #Behindthescenes #movie #actors

Captured this photo during a forest fire of this beauty trying to escape the smoke. #Photography #Wildlife #Nature #Photographer #Saskatchewan

Shaping the light before filming. As a director/DOP I can craft the lighting and actors together as one #Actors #cinematography #Behindthescenes #Drama #filming #director

Walking through a scene before pulling the trigger. #onset #filming #TVSERIES #directing

In production of my drama The Oracle, filming now. #filmproduction #Drama #behindthescenes

Season 3 of my TV series Guardians of the North coming soon! #TVSeries #Series

Watercolour and gouache straight out of the tube. Early morning light. #Painting

Pulled the trigger on my paranormal drama, The Oracle. #drama

As winter approaches, here’s my recent oil painting reminding me of warmer days. #oilpainting #painting