The Story of a Struggling Teen Defying Odds to Become a Successful Businessman
Tyler Tometich is a visual effects wizard garnering eyeballs by millions on social media. Tyler has worked with the biggest names in the industry and churned out content for mega-celebrities while continuing to grow his own following. This guy is serious business.
Early life.
As a kid, Tyler found himself on the wrong side of life. Struggling with addiction for many years, his life was affected severely. As a young adult, he had many jobs that he did not enjoy. He was working only to pay the bills. Tyler knew he was better than this. He knew he had the potential to become something great.
He decided to join community college in his hometown of Yucaipa, California, which opened new avenues for him. He discovered a school in LA for Digital Media and set his heart on it. Tyler worked hard to bag a scholarship and ended up getting it. He went on to graduate with honors and Magna cum laude in his course. He is a 2001 California arts scholar and was the runner-up in the Digital Media Artist of Tomorrow Scholarship competition.
Tyler’s Journey
His college learning gave him the confidence to take over the world of VFX. He worked with artists and industry leaders from varied walks of life. He worked on Marvels Ad campaigns for movies like Captain Marvel, Ant-Man and the Wasp, and Thor Ragnarok, just to name a few. He has collaborated with musicians, worked on TV commercials and TV series. More recently, he has been creating online content for celebrities like Priyanka Chopra Jonas and others that are yet to been disclosed.
Tyler’s journey has been of constant learning and upscaling himself. In the year 2016, he registered his own LLC. Tyler’s company VFX Monkey specializes in Visual Effects, Motion Graphics, and Animation. As a company, they seek to bring a unique touch to every project they take over. Tyler believes his superpower is to understand his client’s vision and bring it to life. His company has worked on multiple projects, from weddings to commercials to films.
Life after the Pandemic
The pandemic brought him closer to his family and compelled him to bring immense changes to his life. He restructured his work life and focused on creating his brand over the internet, which enabled him to work with celebrities. He also hosts monthly challenges and keeps things interesting on Instagram. The theme for April month is Harry Potter. He intends to inspire his followers and urges them to take part in the challenge by making creative videos and photos.
Life advice
Tyler asks people to be hopeful, no matter how bad the situation is. He firmly believes that every human being is capable of great things only if they are willing to step out of their comfort zone. Always admit when you’re wrong and try to see everything as a learning experience. His advice to people who want to make a mark in the industry is to not be afraid of asking questions and never stop learning.
Be Inspired! Create! Inspire others!
