For our final installment of Impactful Women, we head to the technical side of projects with VFX Supervisor Brigitte Bourque of FuseFX and VFX Production Manager, Volumetric Capture for Gentle Giant Studios Kathryn Brillhart. Moderated by Women In Media executive director, Tema Staig.

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Brigitte Bourque is a Visual Effects Supervisor with over 25 years of experience working in the film and television industry. Brigitte is currently the VFX Supervisor for 9-1-1 Lone Star. Brigitte got her start in filmmaking as a script supervisor and production coordinator/assistant in Miami and Los Angeles before moving into visual effects as an artist. She has worked at studios such as ILM, Rhythm & Hues, CinesiteLA, and CIS-Hollywood before joining FuseFX in 2013. Her extensive credit list includes features and television projects including 9-1-1, Empire, The Planet of the Apes,” Armageddon, The Chronicles of Riddick, Poseidon, Fast & Furious, The Chronicles of Narnia, X-Men, and The Mummy Returns.

Kathryn Brillhart is a Cinematographer whose unique experience in volumetric capture, cinematic content, and supervising visual effects set her apart.  Recently she has had the opportunity to work on projects such as, The Mandalorian, Star Trek Picard, Light In Dark Places, Dr. DoLittle, and Supergirl.

Kathryn’s work in visual effects and immersive media have also created opportunities for her to work in 3D Theme Park Media, VR, and Virtual Production projects. Member of the Board of Directors for the (VES) Visual Effects Society, she also serves on the ASC (MITC) Motion Imaging Technology Council, ASC MITC Virtual Production Committee, and The Alliance of Women Directors.

Women in Media and Impact24 PR proudly present an exciting series of live digital panels spotlighting women behind-the-scenes of popular film and television projects! Together, they sit down to discuss their craft and how they are champions for change in the entertainment industry.

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