Colin Kelly Hingel
Q What do you do?
“Editor, sometimes director & cinematographer too.”
Q What steps did you take to get to where you are now?
Grew up in Upstate NY shooting on VHS and cutting with VCRs. That eventually led to a BFA in Film from The School of Visual Arts in NYC. Now working coast to coast. Editing is the first love and primary focus.
Q How do you stand out in your field?
Trust my gut and find the fun. My favorite professor once told me that my work felt like it was “cut on emotion”. That influenced me moving forward.
Q What are you working on right now?
Another short film.
Q What’s your style?
Raw & grounded with sprinkles of nostalgia.
Q Out of all your slashies, which one do you wish you could do more often?
Directing.
Q What is frustrating you right now?
Oversaturation in the industry.
Q If you could hire someone for $20/hour, what would you have them do to make your day easier?
General networking & help producing films.
Q What do you wish you could have told yourself, when, and why?
Push for creative choices, compromise isn't alway necessary.
Q If you could talk to an expert to gain more insight on something, what would it be about?
The business side of film.
Q What kind of opportunities/projects are you looking for?
Shorts, features, music videos & commercials.
Q Describe your ideal job/client/collaboration.
Trust / fair amount of creative freedom, quality over quantity, reasonable timelines, clear communication & direction.
Q What is your rate?
Varies based on complexity and timeline. Open to hourly, daily or project based. Standard is $800 / day.
Q How should someone approach you about working together?
Email is a good start. Hit me with as many details as you can. We'll follow up over a beer if you're local!
Q Who is a creative you admire?
Nick Massey is an excellent cinematographer & person.
Q Oh! and… how do you stay creative?
Going outside!
This member profile was originally published in November 2023, Updated July 2026.