About
Taylor Ellis is a Los Angeles-based director whose innovative approach to filmmaking marries cutting-edge visual effects with compelling storytelling. His short films and commercial work, known for their striking use of VFX and virtual production, have won awards at the Director’s Guild of America, Atlanta Short Film Festival, and the 2023 Shiny Awards.
Ellis started his career as an indie filmmaker, where resourcefulness is as vital as creativity. Confronted with modest budgets, he quickly discovered the transformative power of visual effects, using them not just as a tool to overcome financial limits, but also to realize expansive visions.
This unique blend of technology and storytelling has not gone unnoticed. His work has been prominently featured in Adweek, Uproxx, the Unreal Engine Showcase, and has earned him a spot in the prestigious 2022 Shoot Magazine New Director Showcase in New York.