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Christopher Kairalla

Former Adjunct, ITP Alumni, Class of 2007
Courses Taught: DIY-VR
Frame by Frame: Creation & Manipulation of the Moving Image
Redial: Interactive Telephony
Intro to Computational Media

Chris Kairalla has over 10 years' experience doing animation and special effects for television and film. Notable projects include "Hedwig and the Angry Inch", "The Kid Stays in the Picture", "El Cantante", and "Sleep Dealer". He has collaborated with many prominent artists, including Alex Rivera, Rosie Perez, and Clifford Ross. In 2005 Chris began the transition from video based art to interactive art. He is currently the EVP of Technology for MegaPhone Labs, which provides services for multi-user interactive applications on television and large public screens.