Kathryn Brillhart is a Cinematographer and Director whose work is defined by a deep engagement with cinematic image-making, movement, and visual storytelling. She approaches narrative and visual work through her curiosity for how images, performance, and space carry meaning, often blending physical and virtual environments to expand cinematic language.

Her practice spans independent and studio projects, where she brings extensive experience with volumetric capture, virtual production techniques, and in-camera visual effects to production. Drawing from hands-on work inside these systems as a Virtual Production Supervisor, Kathryn integrates emerging technologies—including AI-driven tools—into the image-making process in service of story, tone, and human experience.

Alongside her creative work, Kathryn has supervised virtual production on projects including Warner Bros.’ Black Adam, Netflix’s Rebel Moon, Amazon Studios’ Fallout Season 1, and Camille. She is also known for curating public screenings that provide context for her films while creating visibility for other artists. Kathryn serves on the Global Board of Directors for the Visual Effects Society, participates in committees within SMPTE, the ASC Motion Imaging and Technology Council, and is a member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Her written work and case studies have been published by USC’s Entertainment Technology Center and SMPTE’s Motion Imaging Journal.