COLBy COte / A CREATIVE storyteller for a new generation.

Colby Cote is a PGA-nominated creative producer, writer, and director known for developing impactful, culturally resonant stories across television, film, and digital platforms. A forward-thinking storyteller, Colby thrives at the intersection of traditional and emerging media, crafting both long-form and short-form narratives that capture the attention of today’s hard to reach audiences. His work spans hit series like RuPaul’s Drag Race, critically acclaimed films such as the Sundance Award-winning Plainclothes, and innovative collaborations with tech platforms like Snapchat. At the core of Colby’s work is a passion for authentic, character-driven narratives—spotlighting people in the extraordinary and bringing those stories to the forefront of pop culture.