REEL + SELECTED PROJECTS

Reel Details

Writing, directing, camera*, editing, VFX, art direction, colour, sound, and music** by John Mutter on all projects.
*except on The Machine and We Could Wait….
**except in Jo Passed “Glass” music video.

Ten Years in VFX

Proven track record with premium clients - Ten years of experience delivering high-quality visual effects for industry leaders like Disney, Netflix, and Marvel demonstrates the ability to meet high standards and work within strict guidelines.
Cost-conscious creativity - Intimate knowledge of what's expensive, time-consuming, or problematic in post allows for making smart directorial decisions during pre-production and filming that prevent costly fixes later.
Problem-solving under pressure - VFX work requires constant creative and technical problem-solving within tight deadlines, skills that directly transfer to the fast-paced commercial production environment.

Decades in DIY production

Extensive DIY production experience - Tens of thousands of hours invested in shooting, editing, VFX, and photo manipulation provides intuitive understanding of what works visually and how each creative decision impacts the entire project. DIY background enables independent work, quick creative decisions, and the ability to handle multiple roles when needed, making productions more streamlined and cost-effective while ensuring cohesive vision execution.
Connoisseur of styles - Proven ability to successfully achieve diverse styles, looks, and moods shows capability to match any aesthetic requirements while maximizing creative impact regardless of financial constraints.
Clear and compassionate communication - Extensive background working with actors and creative professionals with an ego-free leadership style that focuses on serving the project. Strong communication skills enable clear articulation of creative concepts while remaining open to team input, creating supportive environments where collaborators feel fulfilled.

Composer / sound designer

Trained composer and musician with eight original albums demonstrates deep understanding of how music and visuals interact, enabling creation of cohesive audio-visual work. Ability to compose, produce, mix, and master original music means creating custom soundtracks tailored specifically to each commercial's unique needs (and strong ability to choose the right pre-made commercial music), while hands-on sound design work provides comprehensive understanding of audio's role in advertising.
Bilingual in “audio” and “visual” - Extensive experience translating between visual and musical languages enables effective articulation of creative concepts to both visual and audio professionals, ensuring unified creative vision across the entire production pipeline. Understanding of mixing, mastering, and sound design allows oversight of the audio post-production process ensuring consistent quality and eliminating potential communication gaps between departments.