Cheryl Vanderbilt is an award-winning production executive specializing in orchestrating the operational frameworks, studio infrastructure, and cross-functional teams required to turn complex data sets into world-class cinematic storytelling. With nearly two decades of leadership experience, she has directed end-to-end studio operations for a diverse portfolio of high-stakes media, including feature-length fulldome films, stereoscopic 3D programs, interactive museum exhibits, and digital educational series.

Grounded in a deep visual foundation with a BFA in Animation & Visual Effects from the Academy of Art University, Cheryl acts as a critical strategic translator between technical production divisions, scientific researchers, and creative artists. She is uniquely adept at managing multi-million dollar annual operating budgets, securing and executing major federal and private grants (including NASA and the National Science Foundation), navigating complex licensing agreements, and building multi-year studio roadmaps.

Her production philosophy is defined by proactive resource management and team advocacy. By focusing on macro-level studio solutions—such as sourcing specialized network infrastructure, managing rapid hardware procurement, and establishing secure data storage pipelines—she builds the foundational stability that allows technical directors and artists to innovate safely, ensuring complex media properties are delivered on time, on budget, and at the highest artistic standard.