“There is not enough space on Colbyvision.net to encompass all of the good things I would like to say about Craig. Not enough superlatives in words or phrases, either, but here are some: Leader, mentor, strategic and creative thinker, master storyteller, professional yet down-to-earth, all-around fine human being. Encouraging yet straightforward when helping anyone strive for improvement; generous with praise when improvement is achieved. Everybody needs a Craig. I did. Luckily, I had the good fortune to spend nearly 20 years in overlapping professional orbits with him. Benefits such as his ability to start with a notion, make it an idea, grow it into a project, and transform it into a successful script/show/series/special event. And do it cheerfully. Often with international partners. And in addition to all of his other responsibilities as a Director of Production and Executive Producer. His list of awards and achievements is long, and he deserves every one of them. But to be very personal, he made Exploration Production Inc. and then High Fidelity HDTV much more successful and much better places to work than they would have been without him. ”
“It was a privilege to work with Craig again on ‘The Take Back,’ following our first collaboration on Bell Media’s ‘The Mightiest,’ where he excelled as a writer and consulting producer. Craig’s vast experience across various genres and broadcasters brought expertise and flexibility to our project which was second to none. Craig’s leadership and skill make any collaboration a masterclass in production. Even in the face of an extraordinarily challenging and complex endeavor, Craig’s ability to handle multiple roles effortlessly and his dedication to his craft were critical to our success, and showcased his unwavering commitment to quality and professionalism. I admire Craig’s passion for his work most – it’s contagious and inspired everyone involved to go the extra mile, leading to a broadcast we are all incredibly proud of.”
“I have worked with Craig Colby for over 20 years. He is a top notch writer, director and producer. No matter what the genre - sports, science, wildlife or human interest - he has a natural ability to hone in on what makes a story worth telling. Not to mention he’s one of the most authentic and trustworthy humans on the planet.
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“Craig is one of the most accomplished executive producers I had worked with over the course of my career. Craig is a passionate professional with a particular eye on talent development and production execution. Craig is collaborative, detail oriented, and willing to have candid performance conversations with the production team, integral to a commitment to continuous improvement.
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“About 20 years ago, Craig took me under his wings and taught me everything he knows about television. He gave me opportunities and empowered me to take on leadership roles in an industry that lacks diversity. He still mentors me to this day, and plays a big role in the TV producer that I’ve become. ”
“How do you know that you have a mentor?
You end up quoting them while you’re talking to other people.
Craig Colby is that person to me; one of those rare-to-find mentors that’s also teaching you about life while talking about work. Pretty sure I’ve never worked with someone this grounded and level headed in my professional life. Looking forward to more collaborations with this dude.”
“I was lucky enough to have worked with Craig on a production I hold close to my heart: CTV’s “The Take Back”. Craig is an excellent manager - he is easygoing and fun. He was a wealth of great advice to me throughout the project; I learned so much with him helming this production and I felt supported at every turn. He’s a level-headed, solutions-based person; he takes each challenge and, rather than losing his cool or finding fault or blame, his approach is, “How do we fix this together? How do we make it work?” But the most important quality I have observed in Craig is that he truly cares. He put his whole heart into this show with the prime objective of telling the story in a way that made everyone feel something, honouring the truth of the characters and their narratives. ”
“We worked with Craig on a project that changed the model for natural history production. It would have been impossible fulfilling the task without Craig’s professionalism, collaboration with fellow broadcasters and support for our team. We made some incredible shows. I’m so glad we went on this journey together.
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“Craig was a steady source of support and encouragement to our team - particularly in the early days when we were finding our feet and the tone of what was needed. We appreciate his guidance.
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“Craig Colby and I worked together at Daily Planet on Discovery Channel, as well as at High Fidelity HDTV where we produced some stellar, award-winning long format television programs. He has an incredible knack for structuring and writing television stories of all lengths. And he’s a wonderful mentor because he truly cares about developing junior storytellers. Here we are, years later, and I still find myself quoting him to young producers. “Start with your best scene and end with your second best scene,” is one of my favourite all-time Colbyisms.”
“Craig Colby has mentored and trained some of my favourite hires in this industry that I repeatedly want on my teams.”
“I’ve done interview training with Craig. Although I’d done hundreds and hundreds of interviews in my career, I found this 100 per cent helpful. Anyone, no matter how experienced, can learn a lot from Craig.”
“colbyvision did a spectacular job in bringing our vision of a high-quality production to life. Craig is a seasoned producer and strong storyteller who effectively presented the Museum’s story through the Lapis Digital Benefit.”
“Craig is an enthusiastic and imaginative storyteller. We had a great time working together.
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“Craig empowered me to publicly share (for the first time ever) my vulnerabilities on the Business Heroes. The response to our interview has been incredible and has led to increased interest in my keynote speaking business. Thanks Craig. ”
“I had never done a video before so obviously was stepping out of the comfort zone, albeit with a little apprehension. Craig’s natural ability to place clients at ease and ensure they tell their story, as well as the attributes of their business, is nothing short of astounding. I used one video in a LinkedIn post and have received 5 times the number of people wanting to connect in a week. I cannot recommend him highly enough. ”
“Like everything Craig Colby does, there are multi-facets to Career ReCourse. Not only is it fabulous for people who have lost their jobs, it contains nuggets for business people — both newbie and experienced.
Absolutely great job, sir.”
“Storytelling is a gift that does not come naturally to many AND it is a key tool for communication. If you are looking to craft, polish and tell your story, you must reach out to Craig. Craig has the storytelling gift that will help you highlight the magic that is your unique journey in a way that you haven’t experienced before.”
“Craig and I met only a few short months ago, and already he has impacted my life in a big way. I was scheduled to interview for the job of my dreams and, of course, this made me very anxious and I started to doubt my capabilities. So, I called Craig for some tips and advice. He provided reassurance, and inspiration, which built my confidence and motivated me to articulate my skills and experience in a way that captured my interviewers. The advice he gave made me stand out from the rest of the applicants, and I was offered the position! ”
“I must say a big bravo to Craig for staying so creative, productive, and as always, so positive and enthusiastic about life.”