Andy Mackay

An award winning visual storyteller with over 20 years’ experience in commercial photography.
I am officially certified with Arri camera systems and hold a Masters in Cinematography (Distinction) from Bournemouth University.
My first proper short film, Emotional City, was screened at the Venice Biennale 2021. I was responsible for camera, editing and post production. As my focus has shifted more towards moving imagery I have gathered experience of different digital cinema cameras from Arri and Red to Canon and Sony. I'm a Blackmagic certified colour grader and now complete most projects exclusively in Davinci Resolve, having previously centred around Premiere Pro and After Effects.
I am familiar in collaborating with art directors and models and have worked on projects for many top level clients, including blue chip companies and parliament. I have extensive experience across different photographic disciplines from commercial and events to fine art. In exhibiting my personal projects on a national scale I have learnt to manage complex logistics, liaise with galleries and sponsors, build websites and handle marketing and publicity.
In 2012 my first major solo exhibition ‘Man Thou Art a Wonderful Animal’ was hosted by some of the lar...

B.Sc. Animal Behaviour. Anglia Ruskin, Cambridge.
M.A. Cinematography. Bournemouth University

'Man Thou Art a Wonderful Animal'
Liverpool Cathedral. April - May 2012

北京 'Denizens of the Northern Capital'
Crocodile Cafe, London. September - December 2012

'Man Thou Art a Wonderful Animal'
Central Hall Westminster, London. October - November 2012