LOS ANGELES — Ghost VFX (www.ghostvfx.com) and Ingenuity Studios, which comprise Streamland Media’s visual effects division, have promoted Juliet Tierney to executive vice president of global partnerships. She will be based out of the Los Angeles studio and oversee business development on a global scale, reporting to David Lebensfeld, president of Ghost VFX and Ingenuity Studios.
With decades of experience across animation, visual effects and large-budget live-action productions, Tierney has worked with top directors, artists and executives, as well as the British Royal Family. Her experience includes serving as producer for Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter To Los Angeles, starring Billie Eilish for Disney+, and as a visual effects producer on the films Mother and I,Tonya, as well as for the series The Orville.
“Juliet is a trusted member of our team with proven expertise, sterling relationships and tremendous enthusiasm for the business, making her the ideal leader for this newly-created, overarching role,” notes Lebensfeld. “She knows how to ensure clients are strategically aligned with the best resources across our vast network, depending on their scope of work, and all of the moving parts and variables that go along with each project.”
“This is an exciting time to be in this business, and I’m incredibly proud to take on this global leadership role, leveraging the combined power of Ghost VFX and Ingenuity Studios,” adds Tierney. “By bringing together the strength of talent, technology, and range of services across the visual effects spectrum, we place ourselves in an ideal position for all our clients’ needs.”
Originally from the United Kingdom and now based in Los Angeles, Tierney is a member of the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), the Visual Effects Society (VES), and The Recording Academy. She was nominated for a Grammy for Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter To Los Angeles, starring Billie Eilish. She has won every major advertising industry award, including Cannes Lions, D&AD and AICP.