Acting
Cole Daniel Hills
EN cinema · 6 credits
Cole Daniel Hills is an American filmmaker, actor, and musician originally from Erie, Pennsylvania. He co-founded Chills Productions with his sister, Brittany Hills, and frequently blends genres to tell character-driven stories about identity, performance, intimacy, and connection. He wrote and directed the independent feature films "The Root of Perfection" (2022), a sci-fi/comedy he wrote at 14 and brought to life at 17, and "The Dreadful Place" (2025), a psychological horror film which premiered in Los Angeles, found distribution on various streaming platforms, and was praised by critics for its originality, emotional depth, and exceptional performances.
Known for
Filmography
Little Big Picture
as Connor, Director
The Night Mare
Director, Writer
Photo Negative
as Bartender
The Dreadful Place
as Host, Director, Writer
The Root of Perfection
as Simon, Director, Writer
Contempt
as Trevor, Director, Writer, Director of Photography