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Christopher Amos
Born
Christopher Amos
Other namesChris Amos
Occupations
  • Filmmaker
  • director
  • writer
  • producer
Years active1997–present
Known forHating Peter Tatchell
Websitechrysaor.com.au

Christopher Amos (also known as Chris Amos) is an Australian-British filmmaker, director, writer, and producer.[1] He is most noted for his 2021 documentary feature Hating Peter Tatchell, for which he received a nomination for Best Director at the Australian Directors' Guild (ADG) Awards[2][3] and a nomination for Best Documentary at the Screen Producers Australia (SPA) Awards.[3]

Amos is also the founder of Chrysaor Studios, described as Australia's first social enterprise film studio,[4] which received a Capital Grant from the government agency Screen Queensland in 2024.[5]

Career

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UK publishing and venues

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Prior to his work in film, Amos was the Editor-in-Chief of the UK's Bent Magazine, a lifestyle publication for gay men.[6] During his tenure, he wrote articles on industry topics such as the challenges of magazine retail distribution.[7]

In 2012, Amos founded the London nightclub Manbar in Soho.[8] The venue attracted media coverage for commissioning a mural depicting a topless Prince Harry.[9] The venue gained further media attention in 2013 when it joined an international boycott of Russian vodka in protest against the country's anti-gay laws.[10][11] After a lengthy dispute with Westminster City Council over its entertainment license, Manbar closed in January 2015.[12]

Filmmaking

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In 2015, Amos was a producer on the documentary Dressed as a Girl, which followed the lives of performers in East London's alternative drag scene.[13][14]

In 2021, Amos wrote, directed, and produced the feature documentary Hating Peter Tatchell, which chronicles the life of human rights activist Peter Tatchell.[1] The film features interviews conducted by Sir Ian McKellen and commentary from Stephen Fry, with Elton John and David Furnish serving as executive producers.[15] Released globally on Netflix, the documentary received significant critical attention.[16] For his work, Amos was nominated for Best Director at the Australian Directors' Guild Awards, and the film was nominated for Best Documentary at the Screen Producers Australia Awards.[2][3]

In 2024, Amos expanded into film distribution through his company Chrysaor, acquiring the Australian and New Zealand rights for the Oscar-nominated documentary Four Daughters.[17] According to IF Magazine, the move was prompted by a desire to ensure significant international documentaries received a theatrical release in the region.[17]

Amos has participated in industry development programs. In 2022, he was selected for Screen Producers Australia's 'Ones to Watch' cohort.[18] In 2023, he was a recipient of Screen Australia's Enterprise funding, which supported a three-month placement at World of Wonder, the production company behind RuPaul's Drag Race, in Los Angeles.[19]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
2015 Dressed as a Girl Producer Documentary
2021 Hating Peter Tatchell Director, Writer, Producer Documentary; Netflix release

References

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  1. ^ a b "Christopher Amos - The Screen Guide". Screen Australia. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Nominees announced for 2021 Australian Directors Guild Awards". ScreenHub. 5 November 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  3. ^ a b c "Christopher Amos". FilmFreeway. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  4. ^ "A First Look at Chrysaor Studios". FilmInk. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  5. ^ "Capital Grants Program recipients 2024". Screen Queensland. 24 September 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  6. ^ "Bent's new look". The Guardian. 9 May 2005. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  7. ^ Amos, Chris (1 May 2006). "To retail or not to retail?". InPublishing. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  8. ^ "Major New Gay Venue Opens in London" (Press release). PR Newswire. 31 October 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  9. ^ "Prince Harry is topless... no, he's not gone back to Vegas". Evening Standard. 23 November 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  10. ^ "Russian Vodka Boycott: Gay Clubs Join Protest". Sky News. 1 August 2013. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  11. ^ "Russian vodka boycott by gay bars stirs debate". BBC News. 1 August 2013. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  12. ^ "London's Manbar closes for the last time". PinkNews. 6 January 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  13. ^ "Dressed as a Girl". Time Out. 29 September 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  14. ^ "Dressed As A Girl (2014) Movie Review from Eye for Film". Eye for Film. 24 September 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  15. ^ "Hating Peter Tatchell – Q&A with Christopher Amos". Melbourne International Film Festival. 15 August 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  16. ^ "Film review: Hating Peter Tatchell is a vital look at LGBTIQ history". ScreenHub. 8 October 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  17. ^ a b "Christopher Amos dips his toes into distribution with the Oscar-nominated 'Four Daughters'". IF Magazine. 26 February 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  18. ^ "'I couldn't envision a more suitable place worldwide to create films': The growing creative community of local filmmakers on the Gold Coast". IF Magazine. 22 June 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  19. ^ "Enterprise funding of $4.6 million to support 29 screen businesses and practitioners". Screen Australia. 24 August 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
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