Colin Strause
American director and visual effects designer
Born
November 8th, 1976
48 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A director and visual effects designer, contributions include work on major films and television projects. Directed films such as 'AVPR: Alien vs. Predator - Requiem' and 'The Deaths of Ian Stone'. Co-founded a visual effects company, creating effects for numerous high-profile films. Experience in the industry spans several decades, focusing on both directing and special effects.
Directed 'AVPR: Alien vs. Predator - Requiem'
Directed 'The Deaths of Ian Stone'
Co-founded visual effects company Hydraulx
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