TITUS MACLAREN
Filmmaker. Founder. Creative Operator.

I help organisations turn complex ideas into work people actually care about.

For 15 years I’ve used story to help brands, products and people earn attention. Today that work extends beyond film into AI, software, websites and creative ventures.

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Commercial filmmaker for 15+ yearsFounder of Black Iris FilmsBuilding with AI
The short version

Story-led, strategy-aware, and built for how creative work actually happens now — idea to finished thing, by one operator.

Problems I Solve
Make complex ideas engaging
I distil complexity into clear, emotional stories that connect.
Turn expertise into stories
I help experts and founders communicate with clarity and impact.
Build creative systems with AI
I design AI workflows that save time and unlock scale.
Connect strategy and execution
I bridge the gap between big ideas and the work that delivers them.
Launch with limited resources
I help teams move faster and further with less.
Create work that earns attention
I craft work that cuts through noise and builds loyalty.
Selected Work
Mastercard Spec
Commercial • Direction, Cinematography
The Power of the Dacxi Chain
Branded Film • Direction, Writing
Sydney Harbour in Flow Motion
Signature • Direction, Edit
The Amplistark Tower
Branded Film • Direction
Global Equity Crowdfunding Network
Founder Film • Direction
The First Deal
Campaign • Direction
Amplitel Customer Portal
Animated • Direction
Ian Lowe · Dacxi Chain Presents
Interview • Direction
We Are The City
Cinematic • Director
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Beyond the Camera

Curiosity doesn’t stop when the camera stops rolling.

I build, experiment and partner on projects that expand how stories are told and how ideas come to life.

Black Iris Films
My video production agency. Cinematic content that connects brands, products and people.
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FaceGauge
A beauty app I vibe-coded with a partner — now live on the Apple App Store.
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Black Iris Website Rebuild
Rebuilt from the ground up — positioning, UX, design and AI-assisted dev.
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AI Content Studio
Systems and workflows that help teams make better content, faster.
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Screenwriting
Features, shorts and TV — high-concept, emotional storytelling.
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Theory of Everything
A research project on what makes content earn attention.
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Brand Building
A considered brand and online store, designed and built end to end.
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Photography
Stills and composition — the same eye, off the clock.
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Black Iris Learn
My video-marketing blog, including a 17-part series on making video that works.
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How I Think

A two-minute introduction to who I am, how I think and what I care about.

Trusted by great people
What people say

“Titus is unparalleled in his filmmaking prowess. His meticulous attention to detail, innate storytelling aptitude and technical brilliance make him a delight to collaborate with.”

Vicky Barker • CMO, Dacxi Chain
Client testimonials
A few minutes with the people I’ve made films for.
Case Studies
Mary Technology
Legal Tech · Event Reel
LinkedIn engagement at 4× the platform average, turning MaryCon into a lasting brand asset.
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Amplitel
Telecom · Brand, Product & Animation
A full video suite that delivered a 3× engagement uplift and was reshared by the CEO.
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15×
Dacxi Chain
Finance / Blockchain · Brand & Launch
Up to 15× engagement uplift on LinkedIn, supporting a global platform launch.
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Approach

The advantage now isn’t access to tools. It’s knowing what to build.

Creative work is changing. The gap between an idea and reality has never been smaller. But tools alone don’t create meaning — story, taste and judgement still matter.

Let’s make something worth caring about.