Hi! I'm Colin Nguyen, a passionate visual storyteller with over a decade of experience in directing, cinematography, video editing, and photography. I specialize in creating compelling visual content that resonates, whether it's for short films, music videos, weddings, or brand marketing. When I'm not behind the camera, I enjoy diving into color grading and graphic design, making sure every project has its unique style and personality. I'm always excited to collaborate and bring creative visions to life through innovative and impactful visuals.

Colin Nguyen

Hi! I'm Colin Nguyen, a passionate visual storyteller with over a decade of experience in directing, cinematography, video editing, and photography. I specialize in creating compelling visual content that resonates, whether it's for short films, music videos, weddings, or brand marketing. When I'm not behind the camera, I enjoy diving into color grading and graphic design, making sure every project has its unique style and personality. I'm always excited to collaborate and bring creative visions to life through innovative and impactful visuals.

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Hi! I’m Colin Nguyen, a passionate visual storyteller with over a decade of experience in directing, cinematography, video editing, and photography. I specialize in creating compelling visual content that resonates, whether it’s for short films, music videos, weddings, or brand marketing.

When I’m not behind the camera, I enjoy diving into color grading and graphic design, making sure every project has its unique style and personality. I’m always excited to collaborate and bring creative visions to life through innovative and impactful visuals.

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Language

English
Fluent
Vietnamese
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer
June 1, 2019 - Present
Director of brand designs for Omega Delta Phi Fraternity Inc. Creative director for brand logos, brochures, websites, and branding materials. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and web design tools. Consistently produced innovative designs tailored to client needs.
Photographer
January 1, 2016 - Present
Acted as creative director for a variety of clients including events, portraits, graduation, product, and concert photography. Chief concert photographer at Nashville UnderHouse Basement. Directed Shinola brand clothing product marketing for grand opening. DOP for professional headshots and comp-cards for actors and models across the DFW/Nashville Metro areas. Expert in photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom with over a decade of experience in image enhancement and timely delivery.
Director/Cinematographer/DOP/Editor/Colorist
July 1, 2015 - Present
Directed and wrote Omega Delta Phi’s short film Brotherhood. Served as DOP and colorist for Andrew Mitch’s album releases titled “Back Home Boy”. Creative director for Nashville Metropolitan’s Art Institute project Rags2Wags. Directed and filmed the 48 Hour Film Project Nashville. Provided creative direction for wedding save-the-dates. Certified FAA drone pilot. Expert in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve with over a decade of experience. Specialized in color grading with unique styles and visuals.

Education

Bachelor of Science at University of Texas at Dallas
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Qualifications

Certified FAA drone pilot
January 11, 2030 - August 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services