Colin Sander is an experienced director, cinematographer, photographer, and Digital content creative committed to telling authentic stories.
I cRAFT feature-length motion-pictures, MEDIA, & short FIlms- For Businesses, Brands, Athletes, & Artists.
MY Work and CALLING LIES in creating, capturing, and sharing dynamic stories & Adventure-Imagery that create lasting impact for collaboratorS across the globe.
The media and images I’m drawn to create are rooted in a deep connection with the natural world, and point towards the innate beauty of our earth, and the light and life that fills it. I want to celebrate all of the wonderful humans and stories that make this world whole, as a cinematographer, documentarian, and fellow human being.
As a video director- I've worked with businesses, brands, athletes, & artists. I have a decade of experience in a variety of production scales, from union crews, to small commercial teams- often working and shooting solo.
I have filmed and photographed in Alaska, British Columbia, Japan, Tanzania, the Galapagos Islands, and the Sierra Nevada mountains. I am a passionate traveler and storyteller, and am based in Los Angeles.
I studied Directing and Cinematography at Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, and directed comedies and dramas, shorts and feature-length films during my time there. My feature-length documentary 'Only God Could Hear Me' exploring the psychology of four disabled 'non-speaking' people & their journey to communicate screened in over a dozen countries. I learned the narrative-filmmaking process firsthand while working as production-assistant to Academy-Award winning director Paul Haggis on ‘The Next Three Days’.
Back In the analog-days, my older brother Christian and I were producing, shooting, cutting, and distributing no-budget ski and skate films throughout high school, which taught us an indie approach to production & distribution. Our first feature ‘Dean Slater: Resident Advisor’ released on iTunes, Hulu, and Amazon in a partnership with the Cinedigm Entertainment Group. We are currently developing feature-film properties in both the Narrative and Documentary space.
I continue to work with my brother Christian & and our network of friends, colleagues, and USC / LMU / & Chapman production alumni in creating commercial content, and telling authentic stories through film. I'm the co-founder of the Kendama-community website Downspike, A professional player & founding team-member of the company Kendama USA, and a brand-ambassador for the Los Angeles Arc’teryx store. My wife Tori & I spend most of our time brewing up creative ideas and plugging away at long-term passion projects. Tori works as an Interior Designer, and is and is a loving companion and collaborator in many of my journeys and projects, always offering good insights, a keen eye, and constructive criticism.
With upcoming media in motion-pictures, television, documentary, & commercials, I continue to pursue my dreams and seek to share my perspective, speaking to audiences hearts & souls through content, color, & composition. Wether you are a collaborator, friend, or client, Thanks for seeing me, and taking the time to read this.
I'm beyond excited to share in the journey of creation with you.
Sincerely,
-Colin
