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Color Theories by Julio Torres. A Guide to Seeing the World

2026 1h 12m EN
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7.5
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โ˜…7.4TMDB ยท 6๐Ÿ…100%Rotten Tomatoesโ˜…7.5IMDB ยท 277
Comedy
Synopsis
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Julio Torres takes the stage in NYC and invites the audience to see the people, places, and things around us through his kaleidoscopic lens. Blending stand-up, an interactive set, and live drawings, Julio explores the inherent traits, personalities, and emotions of particular colors.

โ€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.โ€

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Julio Torres
Writers
Julio Torres
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 72-minute runtime โ€” shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released this year โ€” you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Julio Torres, shot by Sam Levy. Note their partnership โ€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Lia Ouyang Rusli. Worth a dedicated listen after โ€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jacob Secher Schulsinger shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Julio Torres and Drew Rollins and Nick Meyers carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt38641367 โ€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 6 TMDB ratings โ€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Julio Torres directs. Sam Levy behind the camera. Lia Ouyang Rusli scores. Jacob Secher Schulsinger cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Tight 72-minute runtime โ€” shorter than most television pilots.
  • 2Released this year โ€” you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
  • 3Directed by Julio Torres, shot by Sam Levy. Note their partnership โ€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Lia Ouyang Rusli. Worth a dedicated listen after โ€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor Jacob Secher Schulsinger shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Julio Torres and Drew Rollins and Nick Meyers carry the top of the cast.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt38641367 โ€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Only 6 TMDB ratings โ€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Sam Levy
Original score
Lia Ouyang Rusli
Editing
Jacob Secher Schulsinger
Production design
Tommaso Ortino
Makeup / hair
Cyler Daigle
Sound
Chris Darbassie
Runtime
72 min ยท 1h 12m
Status
Released
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
R
Rotten Tomatoes
100% ๐Ÿ… Fresh
IMDB rating
7.5/10 ยท 277 votes
MPAA
TV-MA

Awards

2 nominations total

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Julio Torres

Trailers & featurettes

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Production companies

Who made it

  • Rotten Science

    Rotten Science

    US

  • 3 Arts Entertainment

    3 Arts Entertainment

    US

  • SP

    Space Prince

    US

Key crew

  • Executive ProducerJulio Torres
  • Executive ProducerOlivia Gerke
  • Executive ProducerMatthew Vaughan
  • Co-Executive ProducerChristian Palomares
  • Co-Executive ProducerChristopher Douglas
  • Production DesignTommaso Ortino
  • EditorJacob Secher Schulsinger
  • Assistant DirectorJosh Muzaffer
  • Post ProducerWhitney Prior
  • Lighting DesignEmmanuel Delgado
  • Sound DesignerChris Darbassie
  • Costume DesignerMuriel Parra
  • Production SupervisorChenney Chen
  • Production CoordinatorChase Davis
  • Sound MixerJon D'Uva
  • Camera OperatorMichael Fuchs
  • Camera OperatorConnie Huang
  • Camera OperatorJennie Jeddry
  • Camera OperatorNiknaz Tavakolian
  • Camera OperatorNicola Benizzi
  • Focus PullerRick Gioia
  • Focus PullerNina Chien
  • Focus PullerPeter Morello
  • First Assistant CameraRick Gioia

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • stand-up comedy
  • colors

Release history ยท US

When it landed

  • Digital2026-03-27Rยท HBO Max
  • TV2026-03-27Rยท HBO

Also known as

International titles

  • Color Theories by Julio TorresUS

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