David Mellor

David Mellor

Creative Director / VFX Supervisor / 20 yrs

Los Angeles

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Lighting And FX TD

Salt (2017)

Technical Director

The Smurfs (2011)

Technical Director

The Tale of Despereaux (2008)

An enthusiastic and forward thinking person, set on being involved in the creative process and pushing possibilities, whatever the medium may be.
Work History

  • Director

    David Mellor Creative

    September 2019 - Present

  • Unreal Fellowship | Virtual Production Fall 2020

    Epic Games

    October 2020 - November 2020

    It's been an incredible month, beginning the journey to learn Unreal Engine along with the exciting possibilities for the future. What a humbling and inspiring experience which is only going to continue! A host of incredible shorts from all the fellows will be hitting the world soon. Thank you Epic Games for the opportunity.

    #EpicGames #UnrealEngine #UE4 #VirtualProduction

  • Creative Director

    Framestore

    June 2014 - September 2019

  • Director

    Framestore

    June 2009 - September 2019

  • Head of 3D/Director

    Framestore

    November 2011 - June 2014

    Managing a team of 15+ talented CG Artists. Representing Framestore while interfacing with clients on both methodology and creative of potential work. Pitching and treatment writing for potential directorial work.

  • Senior Technical Director

    Framestore

    February 2008 - October 2011

    Lead and VFX supervised multiple digital effect commercials, including clients such as Coke, Bridgestone, GE, EA and many others. Some of which were featured during Superbowl.

  • Technical Director

    Framestore

    July 2004 - January 2008

    Created award winning digital visual effects for TV commercials.

  • Render Support

    Framestore

    October 2003 - June 2004

    Wrangled the rendering of multiple large VFX film projects, including Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Troy and Thunderbirds.
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Education

  • Bournemouth University

    2002 - 2003

  • University of Luton

    1998 - 2001

  • High School in A-Levels

    Haywards Heath Sixth Form College

    1995 - 1997

  • High School in GCSEs

    Ardingly College

    1994 - 1995

  • High School in International Baccalaureate

    St. Mary's International School Tokyo

    1991 - 1995