"Working on those 1500+ professional film gigs made me the confident producer/director/storyteller I am today--I retired from corporate and social filmmaking in 2018 to pursue my dreams of crafting my own creative projects."

 

Hennessy keeps busy with speaking engagements, writing his upcoming memoir, 'Touched by Hannah,' and working on various film projects he writes, produces, acts, hosts, and directs.

 

'Touched by Hannah' is a true story about a man with cancer (Hennessy). His one-pound newborn, Hannah. And their fight for life. The story has been featured on NBC TV, KGO-810 San Francisco, podcasts, and as a part of Chris's professional speaking engagements and has reached thousands on social media.

 

Chris's Cable TV show, Yolo YoYo's, season 1 was awarded 'Best New TV Series 2019,' Sacramento Channel 17 & 18. The twelve episodes reached an audience of more than 125,000 on Facebook. (TV stats not available)

 

"I created Yolo YoYo's to spend time with my daughter, Hannah (now 14), and provide an enriching experience for her and her friends. The vibe reverberating throughout the car when we'd head out to film was priceless."

 

Yolo YoYo’s season 2 finale episode, ‘The Stage; Following our Wildest Dreams!’ won, 'Best Narrative Episode West Coast,’ at the 2022 ACM Western Region WAVE Cable TV Awards.

 

"Walking the red carpet with Hannah, winning and accepting that award was priceless."

 

Yolo YoYo's season 2 premiere episode, 'Miracles on College Street,' Daddy & Daughter Tread on Deathbeds, a short documentary film produced as a promotional trailer for Touched by Hannah, was runner-up, 'Best program' West Coast, at the 2022 ACM Western Region WAVE Cable TV Awards.

 

Miracles also took a Film Heals award at the 2022 Manhattan Film Festival in New York City. Heals is awarded to filmmakers who use the power of film to promote peace, humanity, and inspiration. Miracles was also a top-five finalist documentary at Manhattan.

 

Hennessy's music video, Yuba Twenty-Twenty, was awarded 'Best Film' at the 2021 Yuba City Arts & Culture Film Festival.  

 

"By July 2020, the pandemic, riots, politics, hate, and disgust on social media all had me feeling down in the dumps.

 

I fell in love with the forty-five-minute drive through infinity farms and orchards, surrounded by their scenery of brilliant mid-summer greenery, to a small independent coffee shop in Yuba City, CA. Feeling that I was away from the tumultuous times, sipping fine coffee and writing brought me much joy and comfort. Yuba Twenty-Twenty was conceived and created in honor of those medicinal getaways."

 

Hennessy's 'Comedy Club Anniversary Roast' was a top-five finalist, 'Best Film" at the 2022 Houston Comedy Film Festival.

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 "Performing ad-lib comedy--making folks laugh, whether on or off set--I want to and must do it!" 

 

"I worked and created my butt off on those four award winners, then thoroughly enjoyed the thrilling and rewarding aftermath. 

New York City - San Jose - Houston - Yuba City! 

It felt like I had four songs in the top 10!

 

Chris is currently battling prostate cancer that's in his lungs. "Instead of sitting around and living in fear, I'm busy achieving my potential and having a blast."