Biographie
Kriz H. Harriz is an International Film Maker, Producer, Director and Actor.
Based between Los Angeles and other global bases ; Kriz H.Harriz is the son of academic parents, and was exposed to the magic world of arts since an early age.
This molded Kriz with a deep and fond love as well as understanding various forms of art.
He fell in love with motion pictures soon after his parents gifted him a Super8 camera at the at of 6 and began his journey of telling stories through a lens.
His father being Dr. Gerard Henri a reputed lecturer for Philosophy and Information Technology, ensured that Kriz's childhood was filled with a broad exposure to languages , literature and various forms of art & culture.
From small age Kriz found a home in the magic world of cinema, and he knew that some day he too would stand in front of the camera, which happened for the 1st time at the age of 14 before he took up a serious career and the artist alias "Kriz H Harriz".
After completing Marketing and Business studies, Kriz studied Filmmaking at LAFS in Hollywood.
After initially working outside of the Film industry as a Consultant , Manager, and Creative Director - Kriz found himself in South Asia, where he discovered a niche market for himself.
Over the decades Kriz has worked in several US, EU and ASEAN film and television productions both in-front as well as behind the camera.
Mostly know from his award winning performances for his lead roles in television productions such as Dhawala Kadulla, Amarapuraya and others, Kriz has also acted in major Indian films such as Deepa Metha's acclaimed and Oscar nominated film "Midnight's Children" , or Visionary Tamil director Shankar's "Robo" (Endhiran) and Anurag Kashyap's "Bombay Velvet" to mention just a few - in addition to a cameo in Marvel's Captain America Winter Soldier and appearances on CSI and more.
In 2022 Kriz retired from acting , and focused fully on his craft of direction & ethnographic non commercial story telling.
Prior to this he also directed a few documentaries such as "Sooriya : The story of a legend" , as well as a few pieces for Vive TV and Slice.
Notabke he also worked on a self written, self self directed & presented TV mini series such as the much acclaimed "Crossroads with Kriz Harriz" reality travel series that aired on NAT-GEO Adventure and other networks before he regained ownership of the rights and published a re-edited version of the show on the Kriz Harriz YouTube handle.
This started his YT career , where Kriz has made a name for himself as an ethnographic film maker, aswell as a travel and culture focused vlogger with a cinematic eye and deeply profound and honest depiction of various cultures and customs.
He doesn't visit places, he visits cultures and tells authentic compelling cinematic stories about real people, and authentic indigenous communities across the globe.
In a world plagued with AI and short format commercial AI Slop, Kriz's works feel genuine, intense and truly authentic with a touch of spirituality and history.
Kriz is also a published author and has released his book "Abode of the angels" - A story about Los Angeles' roots and the birth of Tinseltwon in 2019.
Now working less in-front of the camera, Kriz has focused on production and is working on a few new international projects that will be announced soon.
In the meantime check out his not for profit ethnographic works on his "Kriz Harriz" YouTube handle
