Chris Fuller, born on October 8, 1982, in St. Petersburg, Florida, is an American filmmaker with a distinctive voice in independent cinema. Educated at the University of Central Florida from 2001 to 2004, Fuller has carved a niche for himself with his debut feature film, "Loren Cass," released in 2006. This film, which Fuller wrote, directed, and produced, is a raw and visceral examination of youth and racial tensions set against the backdrop of St. Petersburg, Florida.