From directing network television series for ABC, CBS and NBC to pioneering digital marketing for Microsoft, Emmy award-winning Producer/Director Christopher Bien has the depth and breadth of experience to successfully tackle the most challenging of projects.

Chris first worked as studio and location crew for WHA-TV (PBS) in Madison, Wisconsin quickly working his way up to Director. He left Madison for New York City establishing CFBien Productions, shortly directing and producing for shows like GERALDO, the CBS MORNING PROGRAM, and INSIDE EDITION. After relocating on to Los Angeles FOX, Disney, NBC, ABC, and CBS became steady clients with shows such as EXTRA, VITAL SIGNS, TOTALLY HIDDEN VIDEO, CHANGE OF HEART, ABC SPORTS and GENERAL HOSPITAL.

Eventually Chris moved to Seattle, WA and became a full time Senior Producer for Microsoft. He quickly moved to a management role, heading the production management team. In addition he executive produced numerous television and web series and cable pilots for Microsoft including music specials with Janet Jackson, Alanis Morissette, and David Byrne.
In parallel to Microsoft, he become the Lead Instructor for the University of Washington Extension’s “Film and Video Production Certificate Program.”

In 2010, Chris left Microsoft to re-kindle CFBien Productions in order to pursue independent projects, specializing in Live or As Live Virtual Productions and Broadcasts.