Chris Moukarbel

Bio

Chris Moukarbel is an American director and producer. His first feature documentary Me at the Zoo premiered in competition at Sundance Film Festival in 2012 and was acquired by HBO Documentaries as part of their summer series. The film charts the rise of YouTube and tells the story of Chris Crocker of “Leave Britney Alone!” fame. Moukarbel was approached by Sheila Nevins to direct the Emmy nominated documentary Banksy Does New York. His work often explores technology and identity. Moukarbel directed and produced the critically acclaimed film Gaga: Five Foot Two. It premiered at the 2017 Toronto Film Festival and was acquired by Netflix.