Kyle Cody is an award-winning Creative Director at Electric Theatre Collective, where he joined in 2025 to help lead the studio’s creative expansion into New York and across the U.S. With a career spanning over 15 years, Kyle is known for combining cinematic storytelling with cutting-edge visual effects to create work that’s bold, polished, and unforgettable.
Before joining ETC, Kyle spent 11 years at The Mill in New York, where he rose through the ranks to become Head of 2D and VFX Supervisor. During his time there, he led teams on some of the industry's most ambitious commercial work, collaborating with top-tier directors like Matthijs van Heijningen, Wayne McClammy, Lance Acord, Peter Thwaites, Dave Meyers, Nicolai Fuglsig, Ulf Johansson, Markus Walter, and Lady Gaga.
His commercial credits span a wide range of iconic brands, including Nike, Coca-Cola, PlayStation, Google, Samsung, Mountain Dew, Crypto.com, OREO, Chevrolet, Ford, Toyota, Nissan, and Infiniti. Most recently, Kyle has directed high-profile campaigns including Star Wars x OREO and Meow Mix during his time as Creative Director at Harbor Picture Company, and has led creative for Super Bowl spots for OREO and Crypto.com, as well as character-driven CG work for Dawn.
Kyle’s work has earned some of the industry’s highest honors, including a Cannes Gold Lion, multiple Silver Lions, D&AD, Clio, VES, and AICE awards.
Kyle also dedicates time to mentoring the next generation of artists, both as an adjunct professor at the School of Visual Arts in New York City and through an annual collaborative class with SCAD in Savannah ,GA helping students master industry-standard software, techniques, and workflows.
At the core of his approach is a commitment to collaboration and visual innovation—whether on set supervising, developing narratives with agency and brand partners, or leading teams through complex post. Kyle thrives on pushing creative ideas beyond the expected, ensuring every frame delivers both impact and craft.
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Awards
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Bronze Clio
VFX
The Most Vicious Cycle -
The One Show
VFX
The Most Vicious Cycle -
Cannes Silver Lion
VFX
Monster.com -
AICE
Best VFX
Monster.com -
VES Nomination
VFX
Monster.com -
Silver Clio
VFX
Monster.com -
The One Show
VFX
Monster.com -
VES Nomination
Created Environments
Coca-Cola Footprints -
Gold D&AD Pencil
Special Effects
PETA 98% Human -
VES
VFX
PETA 98% Human -
AICE
Best VFX
PETA 98% Human -
Cannes Gold Lion
VFX
PETA - 90% Human -
Gold LIA
VFX
PETA - 98% Human -
The A-List Hollywood
VFX
PETA - 98% Human -
VES Nomination
Compositing
Playstation - Greatness Awaits -
Bronze Ciclope
VFX
Playstation - Greatness Awaits -
VES Nomination
Compositing
Norfolk Southern -
VES Nomination
VFX
Norfolk Southern -
Bronze Ciclope
VFX
Johnnie Walker Rock Giant