Titus Maclaren
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Filmmaker. Founder. Creative Operator.

I help organisations turn complex ideas into content 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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The short version

Story-led, strategy-aware, and built for how creative work actually happens now — idea to finished thing, with far fewer resources.

Titus Maclaren overlooking Sydney Harbour
Commercial filmmaker for 15+ yearsFounder of Black Iris FilmsBuilding with AI

Trusted by great people

Qantas Telstra eBay KPMG Hitachi Forbes Autodesk Cartier DXC Technology Amplitel Invictus Games AIE

Selected Work

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Films made to earn attention.

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Problems I Solve

Business problems. Creative solutions.

  1. Make complex ideas engaging

    I distil complexity into clear, emotional stories that connect.

  2. Turn expertise into stories

    I help experts and founders communicate with clarity and impact.

  3. Build creative systems with AI

    I design AI workflows that save time and unlock scale.

  4. Connect strategy and execution

    I bridge the gap between big ideas and the work that delivers them.

  5. Launch with limited resources

    I help teams move faster and further with less.

  6. Create work that earns attention

    I craft work that cuts through noise and builds loyalty.

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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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

Two minutes, straight to camera.

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

Case Studies

Work that moved the numbers.

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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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Dacxi Chain

Finance / Blockchain · Brand & Launch

Up to 15× engagement uplift on LinkedIn, supporting a global platform launch.

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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.

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.

Contact

Let’s make something worth caring about.

Email titus@blackirisfilms.com
Emailtitus@blackirisfilms.com LinkedIn/in/titus-maclaren Instagram@titusmaclaren
Based inSydney, Australia
Available forprojects & partnerships
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Titus filming on the coastline at sunset