Hi my name is Collin Chute. I’m a film maker, artist, actor, and relational therapist based in Portland, OR.
I recently earned my MCFT master’s degree in Portland, OR. My passion is people, and I have always been interested in human behavior, and the gray spaces of understanding.
I’m also a director, actor, writer, and producer. My film “The Hat” is in the festival circuit, most recently screening at the Richmond International Film Festival.
I’m currently in development of an independent role playing game called “Hit and Run.”
I’m the former host of the sports podcast Washington Hangover, and writer for game and film reviews for Jeawok Digital Newspaper.
Originally from Alexandria, VA, I graduated with a degree in acting from VCU.
I finished directing a new film I wrote called “The Hat.” It’s an existential comedic and dramatic narrative inspired by the French New Wave movement. A vacation for two couples begins to sour after Jeffrey jumps in the bay to save his friend’s hat. Cal begins to unravel, questioning his own autonomy as he becomes jealous of Jeffrey’s flirtatious and spontaneous attitude. We have had a successful festival run winning multiple awards for best Indie Short and are nearing a public release as we aim to use this as a proof of concept for a feature.
I moved to Portland to earn my masters. As an actor I’m a member of SAG-AFTRA.
“The idea is to remain in a state of constant departure while always arriving.” -Waking Life (Richard Linklater)