Warren and his team were fantastic! They went above and beyond to deliver this project for us.

Stacey Owens -The Weather Channel

Director | DOP I Editor

WARREN MACCARTHY

@zen_cinematic

Warren MacCarthy is a rare creative force who blends the eye of a cinematographer with the storytelling instincts of an award-winning film editor. Based in Cape Town, Warren partners with global brands and broadcasters to craft visually striking content that moves audiences toward a new way of thinking and doing.

A master behind both the lens and the edit suite, Warren combines over 15 years of professional experience to direct and produce TV commercials, documentaries, and branded content for clients such as CNN, ITV, MNET, Showmax, Accenture Song, and Springer Nature.

Warren is also known for his insightful celebrity interviews, having worked with cultural icons including Annie Lennox, Dylan Lewis and Francois Pienaar. Whether capturing unscripted moments or choreographing complex productions, his calm focus sets the tone for creative excellence.

Some director’s can edit, but its rare to find professionals with an award-winning editing background. His post-production expertise gives him a distinctive edge on set. This means can take any production from conception all the way to broadcast, single-handed.

When Warren isn’t wearing his director hat, he’s producing. During season, Warren produces high-end TV commercials for a variety of brands and agencies. Sometimes that means coordinating multiple teams with film and photographic briefs being fulfilled simultaneously.

He has a reputation for being thorough and precise, and his sets are friendly, calm and dynamic. Excellent organization and crew choice makes this possible. Clients are regularly impressed by his ability to meet challenging demands and still maintain high production values.

Awards: Silver Lourie (Cell-C “Subtitles”, editor); Vuka (Best Use of Humor, editor)

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Auxiliary skills

Scriptwriting

Premiere Pro

photoshop

After Effects

Audition

Resolve

Avid