Christof

Christof

A third generation news reporter, Christof is an on-air correspondent and producer for Current TV's Vanguard journalism team. He's covered a wide range of stories around the US, as well as Bhutan, Canada, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Somalia, Russia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. In addition to Current, his work has appeared on ABC’s Nightline, Good Morning America, CBC, and the Sundance Channel. Christof is the recipient of a number of awards, including the... more

 
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    • Lost in Democracy - video

      Lost in Democracy

      Hidden near the Himalayas between India and Tibet, the kingdom of Bhutan has long been shrouded in mystery. Sometimes called "the last Shangri-La," it's a lushly forested land where...  more
    • White House Directs Reporters to Phone Sex line

      White House Directs Reporters to Phone Sex line

      Journalists seeking to talk a little foreign policy with high-profile Obama administration officials live from the G20 meetings in London this week were solicited for phone sex instead after...  more
    • The Meth Trail - video

      The Meth Trail

      Vanguard Correspondent Christof Putzel investigates how the combination of crystal meth and the internet is fueling HIV infections among California's gay community.  more
    • 60OneMinutes.org Callout - Wanna change the world? - video

      60OneMinutes.org Callout - Wanna change the world?

      Wanna change the world? 60OneMinutes.org and Current are teaming up to help you take back your power. It's simple, just make a one minute movie about how you can power your life using...  more
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    • Somali refugees washing up on Yemen's shores - video

      Somali refugees washing up on Yemen's shores

      Vanguard correspondents Christof Putzel and Kaj Larsen first ventured to Somalia in the summer of 2006 during a brief period of fragile stability. Shortly after they left, the US backed...  more
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      • greenlight given 4 months ago
    • The Beach of Death - video

      The Beach of Death

      Vanguard correspondents Christof Putzel and Kaj Larsen first ventured to Somalia in the summer of 2006 during a brief period of fragile stability. They discovered that peace reigned in the capital...  more
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      • greenlight given 4 months ago
    • Life of Somali refugees in Yemen - video

      Life of Somali refugees in Yemen

      When Somalis land in Yemen, half of them simply disperse on their own. Thousands settle in the squalor Basateen slum, which resembles a miniature Mogadishu minus the gunmen. Refugees here depend...  more
    • Somalian rapper turns personal struggles into rhyme

      Somalian rapper turns personal struggles into rhyme

      Some rappers rhyme about their hard-knock lives to get street cred. But for 31-year-old Somalian-born Kanaan Warsame, who performs as K'Naan, writing about his war-stricken childhood was...  more
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      • greenlight given 4 months ago
    • Wall Street Meltdown 2 - video

      Wall Street Meltdown 2

      Who is to blame for the stock market crash?  more
    • I Like Be Sued, NOT! - video

      I Like Be Sued, NOT!

      Since Borat premiered over a year ago, our favorite Kazak journalist has been sued multiple times by people duped into appearing in his movie.  more
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    skills // Christof

    • Lighting n/a
    • Camera awesome
    • Editing good
    • Directing awesome
    • Graphics n/a
    • Sound awesome
    • Producing awesome
    • Promoting n/a

    gear // Christof

    My favorite camera lately is the Sony A1U. It's small enough to hide in my jacket when I have to, but advanced enough to shoot very clear picture in HD. I've used many cameras over the years and found that I'd much rather have a smaller camera that I can maneuver around with than a big monster that might give me a cleaner picture. I find the Sony A1U to be the best of both worlds.

    details // Christof

    Location:
    Los Angeles, CA

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