Neil Colango
- Art Department
- Art Director
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Neil Colango is a Vancouver-based Production Designer, Art director, and Props master in the Entertainment Industry. He focuses on Props as his primary function in feature and TV productions. Born and raised in Bacolod City, Philippines, he was mentored by legendary Filipino filmmaker Maurice "Peque" Gallaga, theatre director Gabriel Fernandez, and renowned Production Designer Rodell Cruz during his formative years. Their influence has helped him develop into one of the top young Art directors of his generation, specializing in Advertising and Feature films.
Because of his diverse background in production and performing arts, Neil is a hybrid Film industry technician in the Properties and Art Department, recognized by his peers for his speed, creativity, and resourcefulness under pressure. Neil is an accomplished member of the Properties and Art Department within the jurisdiction of IATSE Local 891 in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory. In addition, he also has a sister local membership with IATSE 212 in Alberta, Canada. As a member of the Properties Department, he has worked with the likes of Senior Propmasters David Dowling, Spencer Louttit, D. Martin Myatt, Haida Harper, Dean Goodine, Santino Barile, Kenny Gibbs, Jason Hedley, Stuart Handley, Robin Stooshnov and Michelle Hendriksen.
His credits include high profile projects like New Line Cinema's "Final Destination", Universal Pictures "Bourne Legacy", HBO's "Peacemaker", Apple's "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters", Netflix's "Voir", "The Mother" & "Midnight Mass", CW's "The 100", and "Survivor USA & Survivor Philippines". He is passionate about teaching younger film technicians and engaging with Art students through projects by using his practical experience & education. He has designed short films "Alien: Ore", "Parabola", "Sol", "In Loving Memory", "Gemini", "The Day We Met', "Karaoke Mamas", And "Jane" among others.
His recent work as of 2024 is designing the Japanese/Canadian feature film "Akashi" that was filmed in Japan & Vancouver, Canada. He also prop mastered Filmmaker Lawrence Le Lam's Vancouver BC hip hop opera feature film entitled "the Chinatown diner".
When he isn't working on film sets, he enjoys spending meaningful time with his friends and loved ones or traveling solo to places he has never been before.
Because of his diverse background in production and performing arts, Neil is a hybrid Film industry technician in the Properties and Art Department, recognized by his peers for his speed, creativity, and resourcefulness under pressure. Neil is an accomplished member of the Properties and Art Department within the jurisdiction of IATSE Local 891 in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory. In addition, he also has a sister local membership with IATSE 212 in Alberta, Canada. As a member of the Properties Department, he has worked with the likes of Senior Propmasters David Dowling, Spencer Louttit, D. Martin Myatt, Haida Harper, Dean Goodine, Santino Barile, Kenny Gibbs, Jason Hedley, Stuart Handley, Robin Stooshnov and Michelle Hendriksen.
His credits include high profile projects like New Line Cinema's "Final Destination", Universal Pictures "Bourne Legacy", HBO's "Peacemaker", Apple's "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters", Netflix's "Voir", "The Mother" & "Midnight Mass", CW's "The 100", and "Survivor USA & Survivor Philippines". He is passionate about teaching younger film technicians and engaging with Art students through projects by using his practical experience & education. He has designed short films "Alien: Ore", "Parabola", "Sol", "In Loving Memory", "Gemini", "The Day We Met', "Karaoke Mamas", And "Jane" among others.
His recent work as of 2024 is designing the Japanese/Canadian feature film "Akashi" that was filmed in Japan & Vancouver, Canada. He also prop mastered Filmmaker Lawrence Le Lam's Vancouver BC hip hop opera feature film entitled "the Chinatown diner".
When he isn't working on film sets, he enjoys spending meaningful time with his friends and loved ones or traveling solo to places he has never been before.
