Scotopia Pictures founder, Kris Kristensen, is an award winning filmmaker, who has worked in both long and short form, as well as narrative and non-fiction. After spending several years in Los Angeles, Kristensen moved to Seattle, WA and formed his first film/video production company. Kristensen is also the president and co-founder of the 20/20 Awards :: Oscars with hindsight, and is host of their weekly podcast. Linus' speech at the end of A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS always gives him hope for mankind.