Colin Theys

Colin Theys

39 · Born: Jun 9, 1985

Personal Details

BornJun 9, 1985 Danbury, Connecticut, USA

Biography

Colin transformed his passion for cinema, technical fascination, and acting hobby into a fulfilling career in filmmaking. During his student days, he created numerous award-winning CGI animations and VFX-driven short films, showcasing his exceptional skills. After graduating from Wesleyan University in 2007, he joined Connecticut-based independent production company Synthetic Cinema International.

In 2011, Colin directed Steve Niles' Remains, the inaugural original feature for NBCUniversal's Chiller Network. He went on to direct two more features for the network: Dead Souls and Deep in the Darkness, both adapted from novels by Michael Laimo. His upcoming film project is Wishin' and Hopin', a heartwarming Christmas story about a 10-year-old boy in 1964, based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Wally Lamb.

Beyond directing, Colin also produces for SCI and oversees post-production and VFX, ensuring that films are delivered on time and within budget. He firmly believes that a successful director should have a deep understanding of every role on set, setting the tone for the cast and crew with his infectious energy. Typically, you'll find Colin standing by the camera, closely observing the performance.

Career

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2025
{"id":272378,"title":"A Greek Recipe for Romance","year":"2024","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-greek-recipe-for-romance","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/41l9u45qlvt0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/41l9u45qlvt0.jpg"},"released":1}
2024
A Greek Recipe for Romance
A Greek Recipe for Romance as Director, Writer
{"id":273461,"title":"A Costa Rican Wedding","year":"2024","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-costa-rican-wedding","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_273461.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_273461.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":261521,"title":"My Father's Murder in Greece","year":"2024","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-fathers-murder-in-greece","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_261521.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_261521.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":218115,"title":"Love in the Maldives","year":"2023","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/love-in-the-maldives","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/45ut426brbc0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/45ut426brbc0.jpg"},"released":1}
2023
{"id":193855,"title":"A Predator Returns","year":"2021","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-predator-returns","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_193855.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_193855.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
{"id":170544,"title":"A Predator's Obsession","year":"2020","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-predators-obsession","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_170544.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_170544.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
{"id":143588,"title":"Rediscovering Christmas","year":"2019","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rediscovering-christmas","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_143588.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_143588.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
{"id":136168,"title":"A Very Nutty Christmas","year":"2018","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-very-nutty-christmas","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_136168.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_136168.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
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{"id":127613,"title":"Romance at Reindeer Lodge","year":"2017","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/romance-at-reindeer-lodge","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_127613.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_127613.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
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Stalker's Prey
Stalker's Prey as Director
{"id":83894,"title":"The Murder Pact","year":"2015","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-murder-pact","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83894.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83894.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
{"id":11242,"title":"Deep in the Darkness","year":"2014","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/deep-in-the-darkness","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_11242.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_11242.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
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{"id":3689,"title":"Dead Souls","year":"2012","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dead-souls","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5752bcfitij0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5752bcfitij0.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
Dead Souls
Dead Souls as Director
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2011
Remains
Remains as Director
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Alien Opponent
Alien Opponent as Director
{"id":21530,"title":"Banshee!!!","year":"2008","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/banshee","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_21530.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_21530.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
Banshee!!!
Banshee!!! as Director