Nov 18, 2023•INTERVIEWS•

EP 03 - Craft and Constraints

Paul Melluzzo sits down with film director and producer Colin Theys to talk craft and constraints, from asking the right questions up front to keeping the whole crew and client aligned on tone, notes, and execution.

Colin Theys

Featuring

Colin Theys

Film Director, Colin Theys Films

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Paul sits down with Colin Theys, a Film Director, as they discuss the nature of constraints and their effect on creative output.

Special Guest

Colin Theys is a film director/producer with over 50 film credits. His work spans multiple genres, including Sci-Fi, Drama, and Horror. He’s also a Wesleyan Alum, but we won’t hold it against him.

Website: colintheys.com

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About Colin Theys

Colin Theys is a film director and producer known for genre-flexible, story-first TV features spanning romance, holiday, thriller, and adventure. With a background in visual effects, he maintains a hands-on approach through post-production—often doing VFX work on the projects he directs. His directing credits include Polar Opposites, A Machu Picchu Proposal, and Love on the Amazon. He’s also written about using practical planning and VFX to build cinematic worlds on ultra-low budgets, including for a Lifetime movie.

Contact

Paul is focusing on the intersection of technology and creativity. He is a partner at Epicly AI, an AI-powered platform for creating engaging digital content and a Creative Director at Omnislash Visual, a visual branding and design studio.

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