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Los Angeles, California
Colin Costello is a biracial Midwest-Emmy nominated WGA East Writer/Director living in LA. His features include the Star Wars-inspired family film The Stream (2013) starring Rainn Wilson and Alternate Universe with Steve Guttenberg (2017). Colin was nominated for a Midwest Emmy in 2015 for his work on the PBSKidsI series Moochie Kalala Detectives Club.
Colin writes superhero, family, comedy and horror features and edgy hour-long dramedies with a skew toward YA, teens and females. When he's not doing that, Colin teaches screenwriting at UCLA and is the West Coast Editor for Reel 360 an online trade pub that covers advertising, film festivals, TV and entertainment.
My Projects
Projects I'm Supporting
Nobody Loves a Genius Child
Atlanta, Georgia• Film Short
Drama, Thriller
The darling of the art world is confronted by a figure from his past who threatens to derail his highly-anticipated sophomore exhibition.
This project got the green light!
BOO
Los Angeles, California• Film Short
Horror, Drama
A traumatic event forces a recovering addict to face her demons, without her worried fiancé uncovering the truth.
This project got the green light!
Three Men Named Mantas
Atlanta, Georgia• Film Short
Drama, Romantic Comedy
A pregnant American makes a last ditch effort to find the elusive father of her child. His name: Mantas. His location: Lithuania.
This project got the green light!
God Made Man
Austin, Texas• Film Feature
Drama, LGBTQ
Leading double lives and seeking redemption, a homeless transgender man, a penniless drag queen, and a corrupt lawyer violently collide
This project got the green light!
From Russia With Motive Web Series
Los Angeles, California• Series
Comedy, LGBTQ
Two sisters leave their small village in Russia to find rich American husbands in Los Angeles.
This project got the green light!
Alex's Biggest Race
Washington, District of Columbia• Film Short
Documentary
A brain cancer diagnosis gives Alex Klose 18 months to live. He brings his old swim relay back together to prepare for his biggest race yet.
This project got the green light!
Alien Guy Tim
Los Angeles, California• Film Short
Comedy, Documentary
An outcast, Alien Guy Tim, wants to prove that he has been abducted by aliens, but faces many obstacles along the way.
This project got the green light!
"The Book of Ruth"
New York City, New York• Film Short
Drama, Family
A visit to grandmother’s during the Seder brings to light a significant family secret.
This project got the green light!
Born Still
Los Angeles, California• Film Short
Drama, Western
For the women of the Civil War, the battle to maintain a home can be just as bloody, and even life-threatening.
This project got the green light!
The After Party
Los Angeles, California• Film Short
Mystery, Thriller
A well-known party girl stops in a dive bar for a nightcap and discovers she shares a horrific secret with four mysterious women.
This project got the green light!
