Colin Strause

American director and visual effects designer

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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