Charles Poekel (born April 17, 1984) is an American filmmaker and cinematographer known for his work in independent cinema.
Poekel made his directorial debut with Christmas, Again (2014), a feature inspired by his personal experience working at a Christmas tree stand in New York City. The film premiered at the Locarno Film Festival and the Sundance Film Festival, and was nominated for a John Cassavetes Award at the Independent Spirit Awards. Noted for blending semi-documentary realism with fiction, Christmas, Again helped establish Poekel's reputation for a style rooted in intimate storytelling, often featuring real-life locations and settings.
Poekel is currently the interim chair of film at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle and director of the Bainbridge Island Film Festival.