MITCHELL GRAHAM COLLEY
Mitchell Graham Colley is a writer and producer based in Los Angeles with roots in Denver and New Orleans. His stories revolve around the theme of care – how we care for one another and the world around us. Mitchell’s held internships at HBO, Searchlight Pictures, Vertigo Entertainment, and Grandview. Most recently, Mitchell produced a virtual production film for the ETC at USC on behalf of studio partners like Amazon, Universal, Disney, and Sony.
When not writing, he can be found admiring vintage cabinetry or trying every new taco spot in town with his best friend, Tati.
PROJECTS
FATHEAD, Producer
Hurricane, Writer, Producer
Conversia, Producer
The Last Ride, Editor, Production Sound
Magnolia Bloom, Production Coordinator
FILMS & AWARDS
FATHEAD, Short Film
FATHEAD is a dystopian coming-of-age story about a young girl who has to rescue her brother from a band of murderous junkyard children in a world without adult supervision. The project is a short film grant under the Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) at USC. This center tests out technology and workflows on behalf of studio partners like Amazon Studios, Universal, Disney, and Sony. The production utilized the same LED screen technology and Unreal Gaming Engine used in Disney+ The Mandalorian.
Nomination 2023 NAACP Image Awards
Best Short Film The American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at Cannes Film Festival
Finalist American Black Film Festival's HBO Short Film Award Showcase
Gold Winner 44th Annual Telly Awards
Winner Milwaukee Film Festival Kids' Choice Award
Official Selection Cleveland International Film Festival
Official Selection Awesome Con Short Film Festival
Hurricane, Short Film
As a young girl grapples with her mother’s absence, a chance encounter with a woman coping with the loss of her son creates an unlikely friendship.
Official Selection The American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at Cannes Film Festival
Official Selection LA Shorts International Film Festival
Official Selection USC School of Cinematic Arts 2021 First Look Festival Showcase
Official Selection Richmond International Film Festival
Official Selection Breckenridge Film Festival
Official Selection Catalina Film Festival
Official Selection Las Cruces International Film Festival
Official Selection Burbank International Film Festival
Official Selection Gulf of Naples Independent Film Festival
Official Selection & 3rd Place Audience Award Breckenridge Film Festival
Official Selection SOHO International Film Festival
Official Selection Arizona International Film Festival
Official Selection Tiburon International Film Festival
Hurricane, Screenplay
Winner Creative World Awards Screenwriting Competition
Winner Indie Gathering International Film Festival
Best Unproduced Script Nice International Film Festival
2nd Place Atlantic City Cinefest Short Screenplay Competition
Finalist New York City International Screenplay Awards
Finalist The Massachusetts Independent Film Festival
Finalist Atlanta Film Festival
Finalist Brightside Film Festival
Finalist Atlanta International Screenplay Awards
Semi-Finalist Miami Screenplay Festival
Semi-Finalist Nevada City Film Festival
Semi-Finalist Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival
Semi-Finalist Filmmatic Short Screenplay Awards
Semi-Finalist Orlando Film Festival
Quarter-Finalist Nashville Film Festival
Quarter-Finalist Scriptation Showcase Script Competition
Quarter-Finalist Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards
Official Screenplay Selection Richmond International Film Festival
Official Screenplay Selection New Media Film Festival
Official Screenplay Selection Oregon Short Film Festival
Official Screenplay Selection Orlando International Film Festival
Official Screenplay Selection Action on Film MegaFest
Honorable Mention Williamsburg International Film & Music Competition
Conversia, Short Film
Official Selection Cinema Diverse: The Palm Springs LGBTQ Film Festival
Official Selection Rainbow Umbrella Film Festival
Official Selection Louisiana LGBT+ Film Festival
PRESS
5.2023 School of Cinematic Arts News USC Student Films Win at Cannes
5.2023 TheGrio ABFF announces 2023 HBO Short Film Finalists, Series, and Voices of Culture selections
1.2023 Hollywood Reporter NAACP Image Awards 2023: ‘Wakanda Forever,’ ‘The Woman King’ Among Top Film Nominees
8.2022 Larchmont Chronicle Larchmont Plays a Role in Short Film "Hurricane'
8.20.20 Voyage LA Meet Mitchell Graham Colley of 4th Street Bridge
5.14.20 USC Annenberg Media Graduate Students Push to Complete Films Amidst Global Pandemic