Andrés Colonna is the Video Editor, Visual Effects Artist, and Motion Designer at C&I Studios.

Andres Colonna is initially from Caracas, Venezuela, and came to study film in 2013 and graduated in 2017 from Lindenwood University. He graduated with a double major in Film and Interactive Media & Web Design and a double minor in Video Game Design and Music Performance. Andres is ambitious and sets his mind to achieve his goals consistently. He enjoys staying up with technology and is always eager to learn new things daily. One of the most remarkable skills Andres brings to C&I Studios is problem-solving and accomplishing all tasks. One of the fantastic talents he has is the ability to sing and read music. Andres did a few operas in college, and it is a skill not a lot of people know he has. In his free time, he enjoys going to Disney with his fiancé, exercising, and staying active.

His background in film stems from experience in the camera departments of numerous film sets. His interest in film lies in capturing real moments in time, in motion. What he finds most captivating is how it differs from still photography. He believes most strongly in the power of film, the magic of it, then it is played back in front of him.

Chris possesses a technical mastery in the areas of camera technology and lighting. His ability to utilize both to craft a scene, as well as troubleshooting on the go, are what make him such an integral part of the team. One of his proudest accomplishments was in directing the film “The Promise.” The film was produced and shot entirely during the COVID pandemic and involved the overcoming of tick and other wildlife infestations and braving the Florida summer with no air conditioning. In the end though, Chris and the team were able to create something truly special. “The Promise” has appeared in eight different film festivals, from Rome to Italy, to California, and counting.

In his downtime Chris enjoys to scuba-dive and sometimes competes in salsa dancing competitions. His colleagues describe him as a loveable smart-ass.