Since breaking into the entertainment industry nearly 20 years ago, Cole Walliser has gotten the chance to work with some of the biggest names in the business. His skills as a director have earned him the respect of people worldwide. Even more, he’s become a fixture at all of the biggest red-carpet events thanks to his GlamBOT.
No matter the kind of project Walliser works on, you can always count on him to bring the highest level of creativity. His ability to bring ideas to life on camera is something you don’t see every day, and people are always looking forward to seeing what he will do next. Here are ten things you didn’t know about Cole Walliser.
1. He Got His Start By Making Skateboarding Videos
Walliser’s interest in recording videos started at a fairly early age. He was about 14 when he picked up a camera and started filming skate videos for his friends. Although it started as just a hobby, it didn’t take long to realize it was something he wanted to do on a serious level. Now he is dubbed the king of slow-motion, and you’ll find him in almost every award ceremony. Whether it’s the Golden Globes or the Grammys, he’s there.
2. Cole Walliser Comes From A Diverse Background
The director was born and raised in Canada and has quite a diverse ethnic background. During an interview with Hapa Mag, he said, “I’m half-Chinese and half-German/Swiss, which is sorta my rote answer. I actually did a DNA test maybe last year, and I found out I am 6% Thai and Indonesian and then 6% Balkan, which is Greek/Romanian/Bulgarian. So I have a little bit of extra stuff, which might explain my crazy curly hair. Which I think is a little unique, but that’s my DNA makeup.”
3. Walliser is The King of Slow Motion
Social media platforms like TikTok have been taking the world by Storm. With everyone from politicians and celebrities joining the platform to make viral videos. It helps if you already have a unique way of creating, as Walliser does. The GlamBot he uses to shoot videos on the red carpet has created viral videos no one can forget.
4. He Has A Large TikTok Following
Cole Walliser may not be a member of Gen Z, but he’s still found great success on TikTok. Most of his content comprises footage from red carpets, and the internet seems to love it. He has 11.5 million followers on the platform, and his content has over 230 million likes.
5. Cole Walliser Studied Psychology
Walliser once found himself on a totally different path, one that didn’t lead him to photography. Case point, the director has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of British Columbia. It’s unclear whether or not he ever worked in the psychology field.
6. He Started A Coffee Company
Directing isn’t the only thing Cole Walliser is passionate about. He is also an avid coffee drinker, and his love for the beverage inspired him to start a business. Ironically, he didn’t start drinking coffee until 2016. He went on to start a company called Café Colione. The coffee ships to all 50 states, The U.K., and his home country, Canada. He revealed that he has over 50 coffee mugs and must love his company.
7. He’s A Brand Ambassador
TikTok isn’t the only place he has built a massive following. Walliser also has more than 2 million followers on Instagram. Needless to say, that has allowed him to partner with brands to help market their products. He’s currently a brand ambassador for Bulk Homme USA.
8. Cole Walliser Understands the Importance of Representation
It’s easy to see that he’s passionate about what he does and wants to use his platform to help make a difference. He told Hapa Mag, “I definitely look forward to putting Asian-Americans, mixed-race people, and just having proper representation in my work. I think that is a really exciting thing because it is a tangible difference that I think that I can contribute to. If I can put an Asian into my work, and especially someone mixed I just think that’s a cool opportunity for kids to see people that look like them finding success and doing something cool and making art…”
9. He Never Went To Film School
Most people probably assumed that Cole Walliser went to film school, but that isn’t the case at all. He learned everything he knew simply by getting out and doing it. While formal education can hold value, he’s an excellent example of how it’s not always necessary. Because of his undeniable talent, Walliser also directs for some big brands like Chevy and Red Bull.
10. Cole Walliser is a Mental Health Advocate
Having studied psychology, Walliser knows the importance of caring for the mind and the body. He revealed on his Instagram that he usually goes for therapy. Even more, he revealed that there was nothing wrong; he was simply doing it to take better care of his mind. He hopes to encourage others to get help to function better and heal from unresolved issues.
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