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I am Tyrone Mackay, a film director and VFX supervisor with nearly three decades of experience across feature films, television, and high-end commercials. I founded Heart Media, a film and motion production studio operating across Denmark, the UK, the US, and South Africa, and I built weheart.tv, a cloud-based VFX and compositing pipeline, along with KarmaKroma, a colour grading studio.
I thrive at the intersection of hands-on technical craft and creative leadership, delivering award-winning campaigns for global brands like Apple, Nike, Unilever, and Standard Bank. I develop bespoke pipelines and lead international remote teams, guiding projects from on-set VFX supervision to final delivery.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Composing Supervisor, 3D Artist and Colourist at We Are Royale
June 30, 2023 - July 29, 2025Worked remotely delivering digital video, Adobe Photoshop compositing, 3D work, and color management tasks.
Composing Supervisor, 3D Artist and Colourist at We Are Royale
June 30, 2023 - July 29, 2025Managed complex digital video compositing, 3D art, and color management remotely for a Los Angeles based company.
Composing Supervisor, 3D Artist and Colourist at We Are Royale (Remote)
June 1, 2023 - July 29, 2025Oversaw compositing, 3D art and colour grading using digital video, Adobe Photoshop, and color management tools.
Composing Supervisor, 3D Artist and Colourist at We Are Royale
June 1, 2023 - July 14, 2025Responsible for digital video compositing, 3D art, and color management for projects during remote work engagement.
Founder at KarmaKroma
January 1, 2023 - PresentEstablished a dedicated colour grading studio; completed grading on its first feature-length project.
Animation and Design Director at Black Ginger
January 1, 2023 - July 29, 2025Directed animation, design, and compositing projects for 13 years.
Animation and Design Director at Black Ginger
January 1, 2023 - July 29, 2025Directed animation and design projects including compositing.
Animation and Design Director at Black Ginger
January 1, 2023 - July 29, 2025Directed animation, design and compositing projects for over 13 years.
Animation and Design Director at Black Ginger
January 1, 2023 - July 14, 2025Directed animation and design projects, managing compositing and design over 13 years.
Founder, VFX & Compositing Supervisor at weheart.tv
January 1, 2022 - PresentBuilt and operate a cloud-based VFX pipeline, delivering feature films and CG/VFX-heavy commercial work. Supervise compositing and CG workflows end-to-end, from on-set VFX supervision through final delivery.
Compositing Supervisor, 3D Artist & Colourist at We Are Royale
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023Supervised compositing and led colour management on remote international productions.
Senior Compositor at Cinegestix
January 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025Lead compositor for the feature film 'Rogue'.
Senior Compositor at Cinegestix
January 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025Lead compositor for feature film "Rogue".
Senior Compositor at Cinegestix
January 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025Lead Compositor on feature film 'Rogue'.
Senior Compositor at CINEGESTIX
January 31, 2020 - July 14, 2025Lead compositor for the feature film 'Rogue'.
Senior Compositor at Refinery SA
January 31, 2019 - July 29, 2025Lead compositor on TV series 'Vagrant Queen'.
Senior Compositor at Refinery SA
January 31, 2019 - July 29, 2025Lead compositor for TV series "Vagrant Queen".
Senior Compositor at Refinery SA
January 31, 2019 - July 29, 2025Lead Compositor on TV series 'Vagrant Queen'.
Senior Compositor at Refinery SA
January 31, 2019 - July 14, 2025Lead compositor for the TV series 'Vagrant Queen'.
Senior Compositor at Fall Off The Wall
January 1, 2019 - PresentHandled senior compositing tasks including Nuke, Mocha, PF track, 3Dmax, and Arnold.
Senior Compositor at Fall Off The Wall
January 1, 2019 - PresentSpecializing in 3D compositing using Nuke, Mocha, PF track, 3Dmax, Arnold.
Senior Compositor at Fall Off The Wall
January 1, 2019 - PresentExpert in Nuke, Mocha, PF track, 3Dmax, Arnold for compositing work on visual effects.
Senior Compositor at Fall Off the Wall
January 1, 2019 - PresentSpecialized in compositing tasks using Nuke, Mocha, PF track, 3Dmax, Arnold on film and TV projects.
Senior Compositor at Motif SA
January 31, 2018 - July 29, 2025Lead compositor for feature film 'Scorpion King 5'.
Senior Compositor at Motif SA
January 31, 2018 - July 29, 2025Lead compositor for feature film "Scorpion King 5".
Senior Compositor at Motif SA
January 31, 2018 - July 29, 2025Lead Compositor on feature film 'Scorpion King 5'.
Senior Compositor at Motif SA
January 31, 2018 - July 14, 2025Lead compositor for the feature film 'Scorpion King 5'.
Compositing Supervisor / Senior Compositor at Heart Media SA
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Lead compositor across feature film projects; Heart Media SA served as a plugin for post houses in Cape Town.
Co-Founder & Film Director at MotherFather
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2023Co-founded a production company delivering film direction and production services.
Founder and Film Director at Mother Father
January 1, 2017 - PresentDirected and produced films, leveraging specialized film direction and production skills.
Founder and Film Director at Mother Father
January 1, 2017 - PresentFilm Direction and production specialist working under the brand www.motherfather.tv.
Founder and Film Director at Mother Father
January 1, 2017 - PresentDirected film productions specializing in creative film direction and production services.
Founder and Film Director at Mother Father
January 1, 2017 - PresentDirected and produced films, overseeing creative direction and production responsibilities for projects under Mother Father.
Founder and Film Director at Heart Media
February 1, 2010 - PresentLead digital video post production, animation, design, cinematography, color, and print services across South Africa (Cape Town) and Denmark (Copenhagen).
Founder and Film Director at Heart Media
February 1, 2010 - PresentLeading digital video post production, animation, design, cinematography, color and print specialist services. Founded the company and deliver full video production services.
Founder and Film Director at Heart Media
February 1, 2010 - PresentLed film production, digital video post production, animation, design, cinematography, and color grading, managing projects in South Africa and Denmark for over 13 years.
Founder and Film Director at Heart Media
February 1, 2010 - PresentFounded and led a media company based in South Africa and Denmark, specializing in film direction, digital video post production, animation, design, cinematography, color and print. Delivered diverse projects from concept through full production.
Animation & Design Director at Black Ginger
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2023Directed animation and design output across commercial and broadcast projects.
Founder & Film Director at Heart Media
January 1, 2010 - PresentDirect and produce commercials, films, and music videos for international clients, building bespoke creative pipelines for each production.
Co-Founder and Creative Director at Fundamental TV South Africa
February 28, 2009 - July 29, 2025Founded and managed a post-production facility focusing on film direction, production, and writing.
Co-Founder and Creative Director at Fundamental TV South Africa
February 28, 2009 - July 29, 2025Founded and managed a post facility in Durban, overseeing film direction, production, and writing.
Co-Founder and Creative Director at Fundamental TV South Africa
February 28, 2009 - July 29, 2025Founded and managed a post-production facility including film direction, producing and writing.
Co-Founder and Creative Director at Fundamental TV South Africa
February 28, 2009 - July 14, 2025Founded and managed a post-production facility as Film Director, Producer, and Writer, leading team management and creative output.
Director, 3D Artist and Compositing at Veneno LA
January 31, 2008 - July 29, 2025Directed and created 3D art and compositing using Adobe After Effects and Photoshop.
Director, 3D Artist and Compositing at Veneno LA
January 31, 2008 - July 29, 2025Directed projects and created 3D art with Adobe After Effects and Photoshop.
Director, 3D Artist and Compositing at Veneno LA
January 31, 2008 - July 29, 2025Directed and performed 3D artistry and compositing work using Adobe After Effects and Photoshop.
Director, 3D Artist and Compositing at Veneno LA
January 31, 2008 - July 14, 2025Led 3D art, design direction, and compositing using Adobe After Effects and Photoshop.
Lead 3D Artist at We Are Royale - LA
January 1, 2008 - PresentProvided 3D artistry and Photoshop services.
Lead 3D Artist at We Are Royale
January 1, 2008 - PresentCreated 3D assets and photoshop work for the Los Angeles-based firm.
Lead 3D Artist at We Are Royale - LA
January 1, 2008 - PresentPerformed 3D artistry and Photoshop tasks remotely.
Lead 3D Artist at We Are Royale
January 1, 2008 - Present3D artist role involving Photoshop and visual design tasks.
Lead 3D Artist at Exopolis LA
January 31, 2007 - July 29, 20253D Artist contributing to Adobe After Effects and Photoshop projects.
Lead 3D Artist at Exopolis LA
January 31, 2007 - July 29, 20253D artist work using Adobe After Effects and Photoshop.
Lead 3D Artist at Exopolis LA
January 31, 2007 - July 29, 20253D artist with Adobe After Effects and Photoshop skills.
Lead 3D Artist at Exopolis LA
January 31, 2007 - July 14, 20253D Artist using Adobe After Effects and Photoshop.
Camera Operator, Director of Photography & Editor at New York Films
January 31, 2006 - July 29, 2025Handled cinematography, editing (FCP), and camera operation assignments.
Compositor at Lifelong Friendship Society NY
January 31, 2006 - July 29, 2025Compositing and 3D artistry using Adobe After Effects and Photoshop.
3D Artist at Stardust NY
January 31, 2006 - July 29, 2025Produced 3D art using Adobe After Effects and Photoshop.
Director, 3D Artist and Compositing at Fulltank LA
January 31, 2006 - July 29, 2025Directed and created 3D art and compositing projects.
Camera Operator, Director of Photography & Editor at New York Films
January 31, 2006 - July 29, 2025Worked as film editor using Final Cut Pro and performed cinematography.
Compositor at Lifelong Friendship Society NY
January 31, 2006 - July 29, 2025Provided compositing and 3D art services using Adobe After Effects and Photoshop.
3D Artist at Stardust NY
January 31, 2006 - July 29, 20253D artist with Adobe After Effects and Photoshop skills.
Director, 3D Artist and Compositing at Fulltank LA
January 31, 2006 - July 29, 2025Directed and created 3D art with Adobe Photoshop.
Camera Operator, Director of Photography & Editor at New York Films
January 31, 2006 - July 29, 2025Handled film editing (FCP), cinematography and DOP duties.
Compositor at Lifelong Friendship Society NY
January 31, 2006 - July 29, 2025Provided compositing and 3D artistry for media projects.
3D Artist at Stardust NY
January 31, 2006 - July 29, 20253D artist using Adobe After Effects and Photoshop.
Director, 3D Artist and Compositing at Fulltank LA
January 31, 2006 - July 29, 2025Directed and created 3D artistic projects using Adobe Photoshop.
Camera Operator, Director of Photography & Editor at New York Films
January 31, 2006 - July 14, 2025Operated camera, directed photography and edited films using Final Cut Pro.
Compositor at Lifelong Friendship Society NY
January 31, 2006 - July 14, 2025Compositing and 3D artist duties using Adobe After Effects and Photoshop.
3D Artist at Stardust NY
January 31, 2006 - July 14, 20253D artist responsibilities using Adobe After Effects and Photoshop.
Director, 3D Artist and Compositing at Fulltank LA
January 31, 2006 - July 14, 2025Directed and performed 3D design and compositing, utilizing Adobe Photoshop.
Co-Founder & Creative Director at Fundamental TV
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009Co-founded and managed a post-production facility, working as director, producer, and writer.
Creative Director at Red Pepper Pictures
July 31, 2005 - July 29, 2025Produced TV shows, managed and branded kids channel CRAZE, and performed VFX supervision and team management.
Creative Director at Red Pepper Pictures
July 31, 2005 - July 29, 2025Produced TV shows, managed and branded a kids channel called CRAZE; involved in film direction, creative direction, design, VFX supervision, and broadcast design.
Creative Director at Red Pepper Pictures
July 31, 2005 - July 29, 2025Produced TV shows, managed and branded Kids channel CRAZE, supervised VFX, directed teams and created 3D art.
Creative Director at Red Pepper Pictures
July 31, 2005 - July 14, 2025Produced TV shows, managed and branded kids channel CRAZE. Oversaw creative and design direction, VFX supervision, broadcast design, team management, 3D art, and Adobe After Effects and Photoshop work.
Lead 3D at Clearwater Group
May 31, 2003 - July 29, 2025Lead 3D Artist role using Adobe After Effects and Photoshop.
Lead 3D at Clearwater Group
May 31, 2003 - July 29, 2025Lead 3D artist role using Adobe After Effects and Photoshop.
Lead 3D at Clearwater Group
May 31, 2003 - July 29, 2025Lead 3D artist working with Adobe After Effects and Photoshop.
Lead 3D at Clearwater Group
May 31, 2003 - July 14, 2025Lead 3D artist working with Adobe After Effects and Photoshop.
Creative Director at Red Pepper Pictures
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005Produced TV shows and managed brand identity for kids' channel CRAZE, over seeing design, VFX supervision, and broadcast design teams.
Lead 3D Artist at Clearwater Group
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003Delivered 3D artistry and design across client commercial work.
Education
Film and VFX Courses at FXPHD
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006Cinematography and Writing at New York Film Academy
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005Network engineering and electronics at Natal College of Computers
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000Economics and Law at Rich Tech
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998Matriculated at John Ross College SA
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1996Diploma at FXPHD
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006Certificate at New York Film Academy
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005Diploma at Natal College of Computers
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000Diploma at Rich Tech
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998Matriculated at John Ross College SA
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1996Film and VFX Courses at FXPHD
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006Cinematography and Writing at New York Film Academy
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005Network engineering and electronics at Natal College of Computers
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000Economics and Law at Rich Tech
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998Matriculated at John Ross College SA
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1996Film and VFX Courses at FXPHD
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006Cinematography and Writing at New York Film Academy
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005Network engineering and electronics at Natal College of Computers
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000Economics and Law at Rich Tech
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998Matriculated at John Ross College SA
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1996Advanced VFX Courses at FXPHD
January 1, 2006 - June 27, 2026Cinematography & Writing at New York Film Academy
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005Network Engineering & Electronics at Natal College of Computers
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000Economics & Law at RichTech
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998Qualifications
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