Collin M. Thomas is an Indian American director from Mesa, Arizona. His genre work falls into the surreal and strange and often uses unique camera work and fun characters.
Collin is a mixed Indian-American writer and director. He spent his life in the melting pot of America finding unique cultural perspectives.He is known for creating works that explore the ethereal while maintaining characters that feel grounded and realistic. He aims to create stories that resonate beyond the screen and seeks the “wow!” factor in every film that he works on. In addition to writing and directing, Collin enjoys portrait photography and analogue synthesizers. His number one goal in life is to create films that resemble the same melting pot he sees in his daily life while telling stories that speak to the human condition. Collin attended Scottsdale Community College’s film school and is graduating from the Sidney Poitier New American film school in May 2025.
Filmography
Director (5 Credits)
Memory Cartridge2024
Short, Student
Break2023
Experimental, Short
Capsaicin2023
Short, Student
Dusk Of Man2021
Experimental, Short, Student
Fantasy, Nightmare, Reality2021
Experimental, Short, Student
Writer (4 Credits)
Memory Cartridge2024
Short, Student
Capsaicin2023
Short, Student
Dusk Of Man2021
Experimental, Short, Student
Fantasy, Nightmare, Reality2021
Experimental, Short, Student
Awards & Selections
MarVista Strides to Inclusivity Award and Jury Award for Innovative Storytelling Memory Cartridge
Sidney Poitier New American Film School at Arizona State University Mesa
2024
Education
College
Scottsdale Community College
Film
2019 – 2022
College
Arizona State University
Film and Media Production
2022 – Present
Personal Details
Birth Date
May 16, 2001
Birth City
Mesa, AZ
Current City
Los Angeles, CA
Hometown
Mesa, AZ
Height
5'7"
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
Mixed
Eye Color
Brown
Zodiac Sign
Taurus
Collin M. Thomas is an Indian American director from Mesa, Arizona. His genre work falls into the surreal and strange and often uses unique camera work and fun characters.