Barbara Ford Grant is a pioneering VFX and creative technology executive with decades of experience
driving innovation in production and entertainment, with expertise spanning live action, immersive, virtual
production, digital humans, and emerging AI technologies.
She is known for leading award-winning teams and delivering groundbreaking production technologies and
visual effects for major franchises including Game of Thrones, Alice in Wonderland, and Shrek.
Barbara has developed Academy Award-winning technologies and established industry standards in color
management and virtual production workflows, and has demonstrated success in scaling operations,
managing $300M+ P&L, and driving innovation across global entertainment enterprises.
She is a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences, the Academy of Television Arts &
Sciences, the Visual Effects Society and the VES Tech Committee, Chair of the Scientific and Technical
Awards Committee from 2018-2024.
