Hi, I’m Cole Wren. I’m a Film Production graduate based in Suffolk, specialising in cinematography and editing for short films as well as running and production assisting in feature films and commercials. I have also written and directed short films and micro-short films for the dedication of original storytelling and technical achievements that break the conventions of filmmaking as an art medium. My dedication for film strives through the teams I work with in my projects and business projects and working with them helps me learn something new and rich that can boost my skills as a filmmaker. Films have been important to me ever since I started making stop motion shorts and animations. I like how films connect with their audiences and how every frame and shot marks the progress and everlasting experience of a story.
I am a highly organised, dedicated, and self-motivated collaborator who strives to creatively and practically grow with every project.
My technical skillset start through editing. I have over 10 years working experience with Premiere Pro and have developed a strong natural ability for operating this software in editing countless short films and my personal videography projects. I have also gained experience in the colour grading part of editing using DaVinci Resolve Studio and I self-teach myself on the software to learn new skills and make new projects with those skills.
My other skills include cinematography as I have my own camera kit. What I love about cinematography is the creation of a film through the eyes of the lenses; I take the opportunity to go out and record something that can I develop into a film. I use a Blackmagic 6K FF with Sigma lenses. I took courses in university during my BA Film Production degree and external courses for cinematography and lighting to expand my skillset for more freelance and professional projects.
However, while learning through the freelance and professional jobs. I always have time to hone in on my personal projects and always try to break through to my writer/director skillset. I have written and directed previous short films during my Film Production degree, and working on them alongside my teams have established my responsibilities as a leader, team player and collaborator in a high-pressure, intense environment. My directing experience has improved from one short film to the next – for instance my 2022 short film “Addict”, I was very happy to have the film nominated and selected for Indie-Lincs International Film Festival and because of this, my experience as a filmmaker have enabled me to capitalise on the prospect of teamwork, problem-solving and collaboration towards the creative and technical achievement of every film I’ve worked on, bring success and a sense of achievement towards not just me, but to everyone in the crew.
As a filmmaker, I believe in storytelling and the ever-growing dynamic of the team, fast-paced problem-solving and strong communication help thrive what films are meant to be. My attention to story allows me to have a sharp eye on immaculate and fine detail to the narratives I want to tell and working with my teams qualify me as a highly reliable, and passionate filmmaker.