Kyle is an award-winning Creative Director currently based at Harbor in New York City. Born in Melbourne, Australia, he has always had a deep passion for art and storytelling. Kyle earned a B.A. in Multimedia and Digital Arts from Monash University, where he was recognized as the Best Overall Student, and later completed an M.F.A. in Visual Effects from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) on a full scholarship.
Kyle began his professional career as a compositing intern at Gravity (formerly Rhino), gaining experience on numerous commercials and films, including The Adjustment Bureau, Crazy Stupid Love, and serving as the Lead Compositor for Tower Heist.
He then joined The Mill, New York as a Senior Compositor, quickly rising to Lead Compositor and VFX Supervisor, before becoming Head of 2D and VFX Supervisor.
Currently, as Creative Director at Harbor, Kyle focuses on leading and cultivating a team of world-class artists, pushing the boundaries of creativity and technology. His role involves pitching new work, developing innovative visual solutions, and collaborating with directors and agency creatives to create projects that deliver high-impact, visually compelling experiences. Kyle’s mission is to consistently exceed client expectations by producing exceptional work.
In addition to his leadership role, Kyle frequently serves as VFX Supervisor on shoots, collaborating closely with directors and advertising agencies. He also dedicates time to mentoring the next generation of artists, both through an annual collaborative class with SCAD and as an adjunct professor at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. There, he teaches Visual Effects and Compositing I and II in the 3D Animation and Visual Effects Department, helping BFA students master industry-standard software, techniques, and workflows.
At the core of his work is an unwavering passion for creating new visual concepts and directing stories that inspire.
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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