You bring the idea. Navi makes it felt.
Christopher “Navi” Buchal brings directing, cinematography, editing, and AI filmmaking together to turn an idea into a film with feeling. From a music video to a brand story, the work starts with what you want your audience to feel.
Here’s how it works
The idea. We talk about your story, audience, budget, and the feeling you want to leave behind.
The film. Navi shapes the concept and visual language, then brings it to life through production and the tools the project needs.
The finish. Editing, color, and delivery bring the pieces together into a film ready for your audience.
Why work with Navi?
A filmmaker’s eye and an editor’s sense of rhythm carry the idea from the first conversation through the final frame. The portfolio spans commercial, documentary, music-video, and narrative work.
Illustrious Productions was founded in 2012 by Christopher Buchal and Jake Bortnick. Past clients include TriMet, Portland Trailblazers, Live Nation, Fox Searchlight, Udemy, SlimFast, and Hormel Black Label.