Colin Hartman

Colin Hartman, yeah, the guy behind some of the more buzzed-about indie films lately—he’s definitely not your run-of-the-mill filmmaker. Most people first clocked his name with "Drift" in 2023, and then "On Swift Horses" swooped in a year later. What’s wild about Hartman? He’s got this knack for nailing those weird, in-between moments in life, the ones that feel both super mundane and oddly epic at the same time. In "Drift," you’re following characters who are pretty much lost, just drifting through their own stories, and somehow Hartman makes that feel way more gripping than it should. Like, you’re not watching explosions or car chases, but you’re glued to the screen anyway. Then "On Swift Horses" comes along and bam—whole new vibe. It’s got that slow-burn energy, lots of tension simmering under the surface, the kind of movie that makes you squirm a little ‘cause you know something big’s coming, but you can’t quite see how or when. Hartman’s style? He leans into those awkward silences, the glances people throw when they think nobody’s watching, stuff that’s so real it almost feels uncomfortable. Plus, his attention to detail—props, lighting, even the way people fidget with their hands—adds this layer of authenticity that’s tough to fake. Honestly, if you’re tired of cookie-cutter stories and want to see something with a pulse, Hartman’s movies are where it’s at. He’s not shooting for Hollywood gloss—he’s after the stuff that sticks with you after the credits roll.