Episode 56: Cole Walliser

“Be nice, and be good to work with.” From a small corner of Richmond, Vancouver, Cole grew up among the outdoors, charged with creativity and adventure. He came from a supportive family, where his mother instilled trust that he’d always make the right decision. Being biracial, Chinese and white, Cole struggled with feeling alienated. But as he got older, he embraced both his cultures as it gave him a greater ability to connect with others. Cole expressed himself through breakdancing, and skateboarding; two art forms that require relentless dedication and drive. But it was skateboarding that made him realize he could do something different and find success at it. As he continued to excel, with sponsorships and acclaim, he suddenly faced a tragic moment that completely flipped his world upside down. And from there, everything stopped as he was faced with a choice; to live his life upset and angry, or use this moment for good. Entering college, with a blank canvas, Cole was drawn to a new found love in film. Enamored with how movies made him feel, and obsessed with understanding how they affected people, Cole realized this new passion could be a career, and decided to go all-in. With dreams of becoming a filmmaker, LA was his next and only stop…except after visa problems, border patrol, and being stranded in the middle of the California desert…but when we want something bad enough, we do whatever it takes to get it. So before we tell you about working with Miley, P!nk, Katy, and Britney, and before becoming one of the most trusted and sought out directors in LA, Cole only had work ethic, a dream, and 3 years to make it. This is about betting it all on yourself, staying focused, and asking “what am I doing to stand out?” Ladies and Gentlemen, this is Cole Walliser. #MamaWeMadeIt

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