New York-based conceptual design, animation and VFX studio SUSPECT is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Keith McCabe as their new visual effects director. McCabe, a seasoned VFX veteran with strong management, supervisory and directorial experience, will further strengthen SUSPECT's existing core of creative talent.
McCabe has extensive experience in a variety of client-facing senior manager and creative director positions at some of the industry’s leading post-production and animation studios, including Industrial Light & Magic, Blue Sky Studios, Rhythm & Hues, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Asylum, VIFX, and Charlex. McCabe’s hallmark has been the creation of stunning images and special effects for animated and effects-driven films, television commercials, music videos and art projects.

“Keith brings a tremendous resume with him to SUSPECT,” notes Executive Producer Rob Appelblatt. “His work with some of the most prominent studios of our time gives him an understanding of the industry as a whole to complement the mastery of his craft, making him an invaluable addition to our staff.”

Among the classic and award-winning films that McCabe has worked his VFX mastery on are Peter Pan, Hulk, Men in Black II, Robots, The Sum of All Fears, Dr. Dolittle 2, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, The Astronaut’s Wife, Hollow Man, Moulin Rouge! , Pearl Harbor, The Mummy, The X-Files, Blade, Pushing Tin, Titanic, Face/Off and Volcano.

“McCabe’s work and creativity is nothing less than incredible,” commented SUSPECT Creative Director and VFX Artist Tim Crean. “The scale of his work is mind-blowing, and it’s important to have someone this diverse and experienced as we push into our next phase of 3D and effects growth.”

“SUSPECT is rapidly evolving into an industry leader,” said McCabe. “Their studio offers the perfect platform from which to continue pushing the bounds of my work in exciting, forward thinking ways. This is a group that never stands still and is always looking for the next innovation.”