Biography

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.