Jose Francisco Mireles Macario

Jose is a 3D artist, photographer, and educator with proven ability to develop engaging narratives across various media. A graduate of Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico, he holds dual minors in Animation and Film Directing & Production. Jose's early career includes documenting dance events as a photographer, as well as teaching 3D art for games at university level and film-making at high school level. His students have gone on to achieve recognition in national and regional competitions. Jose is recognized for effective mentoring, team leadership, and success in competitive environment. Inspired by the intersection of teaching and game design, he chose to study at the ETC with the goal of developing educational games in the future.

Current Project: Interactive Story Labs

Role: Cinematographer

Educational History

Tecnológico de Monterrey. Bachelor in Animation and Digital Art. Specialization in Animation for Film. Specialization in Film Directing and Production. Monterrey, Mexico. December 2022. Carnegie Mellon University. Master of Entertainment Technology. Pittsburgh, PA. Expected May 2026.

Work History

Tecnológico de Monterrey. Teaching Professor: Film-making/3D Art August 2023 - June 2024 Self-employed Dance Photographer. March 2022 - June 2024