Matt McClain, Thrive Colour Founder/Colorist, announces the completion of the company’s work on three new feature films: “A Day to Die”, an action film written, directed, and produced by Wes Miller, starring Kevin Dillion, Bruce Willis, and Frank Grillo; “The Unknown Country”, directed by Morrisa Maltz, starring Lily Gladstone, as a young woman on a road trip seeking her place in the world; and “Boon”, an adventure film directed by Derek Presley, starring Neal McDonough as mercenary Nick Boon.
“We opened Thrive Colour eight months ago with the goal of doing exceptional work for the best people in the business. So far, so good!,” says Matt McClain. “Each of these three independent films offered us the opportunity to collaborate with brilliant filmmakers. It has been so rewarding to help bring their stories to life. It’s also been a really exciting way to launch our new company.”
Derek Presley, director of “Boon” said, “Matt was killer; he did a great job. He flat-out made our film better than it was when we brought it to him – and that’s just what you want in a colorist. We’d work with him again in a heartbeat.” Jason Starne, producer/editor of “Boon” added, “That guy goes above and beyond. He was not only a brilliant colorist, he also provided all the deliverables for the film.”
Thrive Colour is owned by husband-and-wife team Kristen and Matt McClain. Kristen is owner and operations manager, and Matt is the company’s founder and lead colorist. Employing the latest technologies and work-flow systems – including the ability to online finished products – Thrive Colour offers LA- or NYC-level capabilities at a Dallas location.
Agile and always open to new ideas, Matt has a reputation for being a great creative partner. “I spent 20+ years working with some of the leading companies in both LA and Dallas, and I’m lucky to have learned from the best. A colorist’s role is a uniquely collaborative one. Our new offices give us the opportunity to do that remotely, but I always love being in the same room with the people I’m working with,” says Matt. “Sometimes the best input comes from a quick glance or change of expression. It’s subtle, but meaningful – just like the work we do.”
Thrive Colour is at home on screens of any size. Since opening its doors last July, the company has also done brilliant color work for commercial clients like Toyota, the Salvation Army, and The Home Depot.
The McClains live in Dallas with two daughters, two rescue dogs, a bunny named Moose, and eight chickens (Kung Pao, General Tso, BBQ…). When not polishing video images in darkened rooms, you’re likely to find the McClains outside in the sunshine.
Film Trailers
A Day To Die…
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Credits: Director: Morrisa Maltz
Executive Producers: Miranda Bailey, Rachel Crouch, Veronica Nickel, Natalie Whalen, Gill Holland, Matthew Mills, Steve Malouf
Producer: Laura Heberton, Lainey Bearkiller Shangreaux, Katherine Harper, Vanara Taing, Tommy Heitkamp
Screenwriter: Written By Morrisa Maltz, Story By Lily Gladstone, Morrisa Maltz, Vanara Taing, Lainey Bearkiller Shangreaux
Cinematographer: Andrew Hajek
Editor: Vanara Taing
Sound Designer: Liz Marston/Skywalker Sound
Music: Alexis & Sam (Alexis Marsh/Samuel Jones), Neil Halstead (Slowdive)
Principal Cast: Lily Gladstone, Raymond Lee, Richard Ray Whitman, Lainey Bearkiller Shangreaux, Devin Shangreaux, Jasmine "Jazzy" Bearkiller Shangreaux, Pam Richter, Dale Leander Toller, Florence R. Perrin, Scott Stampe
Additional Credits: Drone Cinematography: Will Graham, Production Coordinator: Will Malouf, Production Coordinator: Tracy Mailloux, Production Sound Mixer: Codi Putman, First Assistant Camera: Andrew Newton, Production Sound Recorder: Randal Iverson, Color and online editor: Matt McClain
Boon
Source: Thrive Colour & YouTube
Credits: Produced by Stephen Endelman, Neal McDonough, Ruve McDonough, Jason Starne
Music by Stephen Endelman
Cinematography by Garrett Schwindt
Film Editing by Jason Starne
Casting By Nike Imoru, Thomas Sullivan
Production Design by Vincent DeFelice
Set Decoration by Dan Beyer
Costume Design by Dakota Keller
Color and online editor: Matt McClain
Audio post: Jake Kluge, charlieuniformtango
About Thrive Colour
Headed by Owner/Operations Manager Kristen McClain and Founder/Colorist Matt McClain, Thrive Colour was founded in July 2021. The company’s offices are located in the Dallas Arts District in downtown Dallas, Texas. Services offered include full-service color work, film conforms and deliverables.
