Andy Kwiatkowski

Student, University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Andy Kwiatkowski is a junior at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS) majoring in Communication-Digital Film/Media Arts and minoring in Business-Information Systems. At 18 years-old, he directed the award-winning documentary, Lonely Highway, under the guidance of the Youth Documentary Academy (YDA). This short film is an intimate portrayal about growing up with an autistic disorder, as Andy, his parents, and his sister reveal deeply personal accounts. Andy volunteers at The Arc Pikes Peak Region creating marketing videos, and emcees The Arc of Larimer County’s annual film festivals. He recently completed an internship with Wish of a Lifetime, establishing a virtual art show to showcase various forms of art created by seniors in Colorado. In his spare time, Andy enjoys watching movies, drawing comic strips, collecting Hot Wheels, and exploring the Colorado mountains.