While attending San Diego State University, Chipman began acting in local television shows and independent films. By coincidentally directing and editing a promotional spot, he realized his passion was being behind the camera. Thus, his natural leadership qualities, his ability to tell a compelling story and his desire to make a strong, quality product were finally showcased.

At SDSU, Garett never slowed down. He thought it important to get an education both in an out of the classroom. Chipman worked at the San Diego Film Commission, scripted & produced a SDSU Sports Television Show, directed 5 short films, was a disc Jockey for KPBS for the SDSU campus, became Associate Producer at a local TV station, and was 2nd Unit director and Location Manager at Stu Seagul productions. During this time, Chipman won his first film award at the Kann (Ca-hann) Film Festival for his film Descended Delusions. Also, at the Film Commission, he assisted such movies as K-9, Demolition Man and Loving Deadly get made in the role of Production Advisor/Consultant.

Garett then moved into the multimedia entertainment field at IVID, a cutting edge firm that was pioneering web streaming, multimedia presentations, and high-end gaming and multimedia training for companies such as Netscape, FORD Motorcars, Nissan Automotive and NCAA Football. He started as a Production Coordinator and then moved into off-line editing for cd-presentations. He showed unique vision as an editor and thus was asked to produce and direct his own projects, including the company's corporate demo and marketing videos.

Moving to Los Angeles, in 1998, he has worked the studio route at RYSHER Entertainment, Sony entertainment and Artist Management Group. Getting back to production, he directed and produced 2 commercials for The Band Of Chumash Indians, 2 spec commercials for MasterCard, directed 2 short films, Never Forgotten and Cutoff and was Director of Photography for a feature film, She's My Baby. Chipman's current short film One Door Down is taking the festival circuit by storm.

Additionally, Garett is writing a screenplay on the true-life story of his father's career in the CIA mainly during Vietnam and Cold War.

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