J. Chris Wall
J. Chris Wall is an influential creator of kids-and-family, redemptive content. He is Executive Producer and Showrunner of The Wingfeather Saga Animated Series. Before creating Shining Isle Productions in 2016 to develop and produce family content with an entertainment first strategy, Chris spent over a decade collaborating with industry leaders at Dreamworks Animation and Big Idea producing the direct-to-video VeggieTales CG animated movies. That included the wildly successful "Wonderful Wizard of Ha's," "Saint Nicholas," "Noah's Ark" and 13 other productions. He is also creator of the acclaimed "Slugs & Bugs Show" with Brentwood Studios and RightNow Media. Chris is passionate about creating stories that will serve families with stories of truth and beauty. He lives in Franklin, TN with his wife Heather and their six children. These titles have been enjoyed by millions of families, generating millions in revenue. Chris began working in kids and family material with Max Lucado's "You Are Special" direct-to-video series in 1999, where he served as editor and voice of the beleaguered character Punchinello. He went on to join Big Idea in 2004, bringing VeggieTales movies to life. Chris is passionate about creating content that will serve families with stories of truth and beauty. He lives in Franklin, TN, with his wife and six children and when he's not producing, you will often see him in a scout uniform, working with countless youth in multiple volunteer roles with Scouts BSA.
Credits
- 2026 - LarryBoy ( movie ) as Ephraim Apply (voice)
- 2014 - VeggieTales: Beauty and the Beet ( movie ) as Promoter / Reporter / Hotel Guests (voice)
- 2014 - VeggieTales: Celery Night Fever ( movie ) as Tod Turnip
- 2014 - VeggieTales: Veggies In Space - The Fennel Frontier ( movie ) as Houston/Henchmen/Crew (voice)
- 2013 - VeggieTales: Merry Larry and the True Light of Christmas ( movie ) as Dad Tomato (voice)
- 2013 - VeggieTales: The Little House That Stood ( movie ) as Townsperson/Choir (Voice)
- 2012 - VeggieTales: Robin Good and His Not So Merry Men ( movie ) as Dad Asparagus (voice)
- 2009 - VeggieTales: Saint Nicholas - A Story of Joyful Giving ( movie ) as Poor Father (voice)
- 2009 - VeggieTales: Abe and the Amazing Promise ( movie ) as Extras / Boo-Boo Birds / Camels / Sheep (voice)
- 2008 - VeggieTales: Tomato Sawyer & Huckleberry Larry's Big River Rescue ( movie ) as Cheerleader / Lumberjack / Extra (voice)
- 2008 - The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie ( movie ) as Background Voices (voice)
- 2007 - VeggieTales: The Wonderful Wizard of Ha's ( movie ) as Chester's Dad / Minion (voice)
- 2007 - VeggieTales: Moe and the Big Exit ( movie ) as Extra (Voice)
- 2006 - VeggieTales: LarryBoy and the Bad Apple ( movie ) as Ephraim Apply / Extras (voice)
- 2006 - VeggieTales: Sheerluck Holmes and the Golden Ruler ( movie ) as Extras (voice)
- 2001 - You Are Special ( movie ) as Punchinello
Writing
- 2013 - VeggieTales: The Little House That Stood ( movie ) ... Story Developer
- 2013 - VeggieTales: MacLarry and the Stinky Cheese Battle ( movie ) ... Story Developer
- 2012 - VeggieTales: The League of Incredible Vegetables ( movie ) ... Story Developer
- 2012 - VeggieTales: The Penniless Princess ( movie ) ... Story Developer
- 2011 - VeggieTales: Happy Together ( movie ) ... Story Editor
- 2010 - VeggieTales: It's a Meaningful Life ( movie ) ... Story Developer
- 2010 - VeggieTales: Pistachio - The Little Boy that Woodn't ( movie ) ... Story Developer
- 2009 - VeggieTales: Saint Nicholas - A Story of Joyful Giving ( movie ) ... Story Developer
- 2009 - VeggieTales: Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah's Umbrella ( movie ) ... Story Developer
- 2008 - VeggieTales: Tomato Sawyer & Huckleberry Larry's Big River Rescue ( movie ) ... Story Developer
- 2001 - You Are Special ( movie ) ... Writer
Production
- 2025 - The Wingfeather Saga: The Journey Begins ( movie ) ... Executive Producer
- 2022 - The Wingfeather Saga ( tv ) ... Executive Producer
- 2015 - VeggieTales: Noah's Ark ( movie ) ... Producer
- 2014 - VeggieTales: Beauty and the Beet ( movie ) ... Producer
- 2014 - VeggieTales: Celery Night Fever ( movie ) ... Producer
- 2014 - VeggieTales: Veggies In Space - The Fennel Frontier ( movie ) ... Producer
- 2013 - VeggieTales: Merry Larry and the True Light of Christmas ( movie ) ... Producer
- 2013 - VeggieTales: The Little House That Stood ( movie ) ... Producer
- 2013 - VeggieTales: MacLarry and the Stinky Cheese Battle ( movie ) ... Producer
- 2012 - VeggieTales: The League of Incredible Vegetables ( movie ) ... Producer
- 2012 - VeggieTales: The Penniless Princess ( movie ) ... Producer
- 2012 - VeggieTales: Robin Good and His Not So Merry Men ( movie ) ... Producer
- 2011 - VeggieTales: Bob Lends a Helping Hand ( movie ) ... Producer
- 2011 - VeggieTales: Happy Together ( movie ) ... Producer
- 2009 - VeggieTales: Saint Nicholas - A Story of Joyful Giving ( movie ) ... Producer
- 2009 - VeggieTales: Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah's Umbrella ( movie ) ... Producer
- 2009 - VeggieTales: Abe and the Amazing Promise ( movie ) ... Producer
- 2008 - Déjà Grape ( movie ) ... Producer
- 2008 - VeggieTales: Tomato Sawyer & Huckleberry Larry's Big River Rescue ( movie ) ... Producer
- 2007 - VeggieTales: The Wonderful Wizard of Ha's ( movie ) ... Producer
Crew
- 2022 - The Wingfeather Saga ( tv ) ... Creator
- 2008 - VeggieTales: Tomato Sawyer & Huckleberry Larry's Big River Rescue ( movie ) ... Editorial Staff
Editing
- 2010 - VeggieTales: It's a Meaningful Life ( movie ) ... Editor
- 2009 - VeggieTales: Saint Nicholas - A Story of Joyful Giving ( movie ) ... Editor
- 2007 - VeggieTales: The Wonderful Wizard of Ha's ( movie ) ... Editor
- 2007 - VeggieTales: Moe and the Big Exit ( movie ) ... Editor
- 2006 - VeggieTales: Gideon Tuba Warrior ( movie ) ... Editor
- 2006 - VeggieTales: LarryBoy and the Bad Apple ( movie ) ... Editor
- 2006 - VeggieTales: Sheerluck Holmes and the Golden Ruler ( movie ) ... Editor
- 2005 - VeggieTales: Lord of the Beans ( movie ) ... Editor
- 2005 - VeggieTales: Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Samson's Hairbrush ( movie ) ... Editor
Creator
- 2022 - The Wingfeather Saga ( tv ) ... Creator
- 2019 - The Slugs & Bugs Show! ( tv ) ... Creator