Los Angeles born and bred, director Charles Mesa has been industry-adjacent his entire life. Son of Emmy & Academy-Award Winning Visual Effects Director William Mesa, Charles had plenty of time to navigate his path through the world of filmmaking. Originally starting as a visual effects assistant, he worked at Flash Films Works and as a freelance rotoscope arist/3D generalist for six years before transitioning to production. Charles has worked behind the camera for nearly seven years now, as a producer, cinematographer, and now, director.
-Youngest child of "The Last Samurai," "Army of Darkness," "Stand By Me," and "Wes Craven's New Nightmare" VFX Director, William Mesa.
-Brother of "Cosmos: Possible Worlds" and "Jane the Virgin" VFX Supervisor, Arthur Mesa.
-VFX Artist on WB's "Dolphin Tale."
Quotes
"Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it." — Henry David Thoreau
When tenacity and ambition meet unrealistic expectations, anything is possible.
